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RWC 198K

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,481 mi
Last recorded73,481 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWC 198K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,481 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 73,195 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,065 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,908 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 72,539 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 72,227 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 71,954 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 71,565 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 71,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RWC 198K is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RWC 198K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RWC 198K?

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What year was RWC 198K registered?

RWC 198K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 3 February 1972.

Is RWC 198K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWC 198K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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