MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin trunion cross pin/bush area (2.5.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides not working in position lamp position of lighting switch (1.1.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation all position lamps not working in position lamp only position of switch (1.1.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
bad oil leaks from engine
oil leak diff
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
bad oil leaks engine
oil leak diff
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RWB 260L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 RWB 260L, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RWB 260L registered?
RWB 260L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 9 August 1972.
Is RWB 260L safe to buy?
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