CarVerify

Free Car Check

RVT 781M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,661 mi
Last recorded38,661 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVT 781M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 38,661 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 38,661 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,513 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 36,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 35,848 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 35,362 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 34,668 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,515 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,378 miles

wear in steering rack. slight play in n/s/f king pin. front brakes have got hot.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 33,520 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,979 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 32,962 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,409 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 31,827 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 31,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,748 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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RVT 781M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RVT 781M, 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 RVT 781M?

You can check the full history of RVT 781M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RVT 781M registered?

RVT 781M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 24 June 1974.

Is RVT 781M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVT 781M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RVT 781M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RVT 781M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.