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RUF 848M

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,962 mi
Last recorded21,962 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUF 848M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 21,962 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,853 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 21,840 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 21,676 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,774 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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RUF 848M is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUF 848M, 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 RUF 848M registered?

RUF 848M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is RUF 848M safe to buy?

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