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RAR 357M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,127 mi
Last recorded5,127 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAR 357M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 5,127 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 5,056 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 5,056 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 4,333 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 3,718 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 2,974 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s/rear wheel bearing noise

Fail 30 Jul 2013 2,974 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s/rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 22 May 2009 2,500 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 2,427 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 2,405 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 1,930 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 1,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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RAR 357M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RAR 357M, 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 RAR 357M registered?

RAR 357M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is RAR 357M safe to buy?

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