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RUR 965M

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,885 mi
Last recorded19,885 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUR 965M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 19,885 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 19,835 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 19,835 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front and rear (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front and rear (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 19,419 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 19,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 19,406 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 19,306 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,084 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 19,084 miles

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 18,909 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 18,737 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,562 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 17,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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RUR 965M is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RUR 965M, 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.

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What year was RUR 965M registered?

RUR 965M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 August 1973.

Is RUR 965M safe to buy?

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