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RTM 402M

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,082 mi
Last recorded10,082 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTM 402M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 10,082 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 10,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Oil leak (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 7,772 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 7,148 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 22 Mar 2013 7,148 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 5,847 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 5,847 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 4,609 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 4,601 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S REAR FOOT BRAKE READING LOW

Pass 6 May 2008 4,121 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2008 4,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 2,359 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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RTM 402M is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 RTM 402M, 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 52 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 RTM 402M registered?

RTM 402M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 26 June 1974.

Is RTM 402M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTM 402M shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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