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RTK 188K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,700 mi
Last recorded60,700 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTK 188K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,700 miles

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

CORROSION TO OSR OUTER FLOOR TO SILL

PLAY TO OSF HUB

WEAR IN BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,352 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OSR OUTER SILL TO FLOOR AREA

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT HUBS

SMALL SPLIT IN NS RACK GAITER

Pass 23 Jul 2015 60,133 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 60,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

play to both front hubs

Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,019 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front springs corroded

fuel cap seal worn

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,788 miles

corrosion to outer floor at rear ns & os

lift to nsf king pin

play to osf king pin in lower trunion mount

play to rack os

Fail 8 Jul 2013 59,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to outer floor at rear ns & os

lift to nsf king pin

play to osf king pin in lower trunion mount

play to rack os

Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,818 miles

os front calier securing bolt needs a new lock tag

play in rack os play in osf hub

Fail 9 Jul 2012 58,817 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

os front calier securing bolt needs a new lock tag

play in rack os play in osf hub

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,692 miles

play to both front hubs

exhaust co reading high

handbrake and end of adjustment & just meets the minimum requirement

knocking noises from front suspension

play in steering rack os

rear wheels have a couple of loose spokes

Fail 5 Jul 2011 57,692 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust co reading high

play in steering rack os

play to both front hubs

rear wheels have a couple of loose spokes

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,889 miles

engine emits blue smoke at idle

slight play to front hubs

Fail 23 Jul 2010 56,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine emits blue smoke at idle

slight play to front hubs

Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,170 miles

play in both front hubs

Fail 8 Jul 2009 56,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

play in both front hubs

Pass 25 Jul 2008 55,836 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 55,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,661 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 55,651 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 55,149 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 55,149 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake has low braking effort

wear and slight roughness in steering rack

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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RTK 188K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 RTK 188K, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RTK 188K registered?

RTK 188K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 21 April 1972.

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