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RUX 25H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,725 mi
Last recorded98,725 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUX 25H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 98,725 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 98,725 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 98,337 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,105 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat mechanism is worn

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,054 miles

Offside Rear suspension is lower than the nearside offside rear leaf spring is not as concaved as the nearside

Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,776 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 97,447 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 97,132 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 96,874 miles

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

Offside Front slight bearing noise

Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,656 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 96,656 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front suspension is high

Fail 16 Oct 2013 96,419 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front suspension is high

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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RUX 25H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 RUX 25H, 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 56 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 RUX 25H?

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What year was RUX 25H registered?

RUX 25H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 10 February 1970.

Is RUX 25H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUX 25H shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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