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RUD 522L

1973 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,443 mi
Last recorded49,443 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUD 522L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 49,443 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 49,124 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 49,108 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Front Steering locking device insecure Main steering column insecure ,,,,,, (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2016 48,767 miles

coolant leaking slightly

engine and gearbox oily

exhaust hanger has wire instead of a rubber mount

front coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 48,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

coolant leaking slightly

engine and gearbox oily

exhaust hanger has wire instead of a rubber mount

front coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,365 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 48,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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 brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 47,141 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 47,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,089 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 47,089 miles

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

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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RUD 522L is a 1973 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RUD 522L, 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

How do I check the history of RUD 522L?

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What year was RUD 522L registered?

RUD 522L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 11 May 1973.

Is RUD 522L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUD 522L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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