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RYX 420L

1973 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,927 mi
Last recorded20,927 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYX 420L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 20,927 miles

Front Bonnet arm screw missing

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 20,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Bonnet arm screw missing

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 19,977 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front bump stops missing

Fail 21 Jun 2019 19,965 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit heater wires near battery open connectors (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front bump stops missing

Pass 24 Aug 2018 19,895 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 19,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 18,940 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 13 Jun 2017 18,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured floor-support beam (split) (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 May 2016 95,835 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r slight bind

Fail 14 May 2016 95,834 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

rear exhaust loose

Pass 26 May 2015 95,638 miles

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 May 2015 95,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

slight brake pedal travel

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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RYX 420L is a 1973 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 RYX 420L, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYX 420L registered?

RYX 420L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 22 June 1973.

Is RYX 420L safe to buy?

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