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RDT 520L

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,343 mi
Last recorded54,343 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDT 520L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 54,343 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 53,351 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 52,140 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 51,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint trunion (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides front king pins (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both sides outer sills

Fail 29 Dec 2015 51,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective wont pull out (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint trunion (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides front king pins (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both sides outer sills

Fail 26 May 2012 51,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in o/s front king pin/bush

Pass 26 May 2012 51,167 miles

slight play in o/s front king pin/bush

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,467 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,277 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 47,826 miles

both front lower suspention joints worn

Pass 15 Mar 2008 46,648 miles

osf lower suspention joint worn

Pass 10 Mar 2007 45,447 miles

osf lower suspention joint worn

Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,640 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 44,640 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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RDT 520L is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RDT 520L, 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

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What year was RDT 520L registered?

RDT 520L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 7 November 1972.

Is RDT 520L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDT 520L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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