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RDV 500R

1976 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,920 mi
Last recorded1,920 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDV 500R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 1,920 miles

All tyres perishing

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 1,912 miles

All tyres perishing

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 1,899 miles

All tyres perishing

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Unbonding from metal. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 1,899 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All tyres perishing

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Unbonding from metal. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 1,880 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 1,880 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 1,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres have date stamp 2001

Rear tyres have date stamp 2000

Pass 29 Jan 2021 1,792 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 1,792 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 1,713 miles

Front both tyres light cracking

Rear both tyres light cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2020 1,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both tyres light cracking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear both tyres light cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2019 1,400 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 1,173 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 1,169 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel hose slightly damaged pump to rear float bowl (7.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 794 miles

Battery not clamped down

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Sight play steering shaft

Pass 16 Jan 2016 465 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,903 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

rear axle weeping oil

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle weeping oil

Pass 12 Jun 2012 95,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear axle weeping oil

Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,385 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 89,801 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 88,148 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 88,148 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 87,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 87,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 86,490 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front exhaust close to floor

slight play in both rack bushes in end of rack

Fail 30 Apr 2007 86,485 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front exhaust close to floor

slight play in both rack bushed in end of rack

Pass 30 Mar 2006 86,240 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 86,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

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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RDV 500R is a 1976 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 RDV 500R, 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 50 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 RDV 500R registered?

RDV 500R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is RDV 500R safe to buy?

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