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RVA 666S

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,402 mi
Last recorded91,402 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVA 666S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,402 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 90,962 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 90,810 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 90,810 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 May 2014 90,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2013 90,415 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 90,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,353 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 90,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,284 miles

front tyres 165 13 rear 155 13

Fail 1 Aug 2011 90,277 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front tyres 165 13 rear 155 13

Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,995 miles

slight lift in n/s/front king pin

slight play in n/s/front fulkrun pin

slight play in o/s/front king pin

Pass 15 Jul 2009 89,774 miles

165/13 fitted to front of vehicle 155/80/13 fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2008 89,490 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 364870408239

Fail 18 Jul 2008 89,482 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 88,877 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 87,727 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 87,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

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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RVA 666S is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 RVA 666S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RVA 666S registered?

RVA 666S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is RVA 666S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVA 666S shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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