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RVD 455M

1974 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,156 mi
Last recorded15,156 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVD 455M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 15,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 15,079 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 14,644 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 14,281 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 14,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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RVD 455M is a 1974 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVD 455M, 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

How do I check the history of RVD 455M?

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What year was RVD 455M registered?

RVD 455M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 20 February 1974.

Is RVD 455M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVD 455M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RVD 455M have outstanding finance?

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