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RTE 350M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,414 mi
Last recorded84,414 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTE 350M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,414 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,399 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 84,382 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Flinch panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 84,014 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,319 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,254 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,178 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,006 miles

exhaust does give out alittle white smoke although not exessive.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 82,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust does give out alittle white smoke although not exessive.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,989 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 81,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 81,763 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 81,737 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 81,737 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,604 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 81,604 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 81,476 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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RTE 350M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTE 350M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RTE 350M registered?

RTE 350M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 20 November 1973.

Is RTE 350M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTE 350M shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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