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RTT 241M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,972 mi
Last recorded15,972 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 241M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 15,972 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 15,971 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 15,971 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation n/s =105kg o/s=46kg imbalance 57% (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 15,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 15,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 15,969 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 15,959 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 15,807 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 15,516 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 15,511 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,434 miles

Oil leak

Slight p;ay offside and nearside front lower trunnion.

Pass 28 May 2012 15,244 miles

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,057 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 14,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,595 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,153 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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RTT 241M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTT 241M, 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 RTT 241M registered?

RTT 241M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is RTT 241M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTT 241M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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