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RBG 1T

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,750 mi
Last recorded69,750 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBG 1T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,750 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,159 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished / cracked

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

Offside Front tyre perished / cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2017 69,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished / cracked

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

Offside Front tyre perished / cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,080 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 68,870 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 68,862 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 68,849 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 68,849 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,797 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 27 May 2011 58,525 miles

rear spring shackle bushes worn

Fail 27 May 2011 58,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear spring shackle bushes worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,519 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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RBG 1T is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 RBG 1T, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBG 1T registered?

RBG 1T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is RBG 1T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBG 1T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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