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RDC 507M

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,458 mi
Last recorded45,458 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDC 507M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 45,458 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 37,348 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 32,608 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 29,703 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 25,482 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,209 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 15 May 2014 21,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2013 18,352 miles

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

corrosion various

slight play front trunnions

Fail 10 May 2013 18,352 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

corrosion various

slight play front trunnions

Pass 17 May 2012 16,180 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2012 16,178 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2011 15,391 miles

corrosion

rear axle check strap broken

slight wear front suspension trunnions and lower arm bushes

Fail 28 Apr 2011 15,375 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion

rear axle check strap broken

slight wear front suspension trunnions and lower arm bushes

Pass 7 May 2010 13,718 miles

Oil leak

osf tyre spliting

Fail 4 May 2010 13,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

osf tyre spliting

Pass 11 May 2009 12,692 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 12,688 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,942 miles

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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RDC 507M is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RDC 507M, 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 RDC 507M registered?

RDC 507M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 17 September 1973.

Is RDC 507M safe to buy?

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