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RFC 574N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,923 mi
Last recorded7,923 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 574N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 7,923 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hazards are flashing close to limit

n/s/and o/s floor pans are corroded and have been repaired in past poorly but not with prescribed area

Pass 29 Oct 2012 6,106 miles

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

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

underside is starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2011 6,024 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 5,865 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 5,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 5,042 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 4,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 3,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 3,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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RFC 574N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 RFC 574N, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RFC 574N?

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What year was RFC 574N registered?

RFC 574N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 2 September 1974.

Is RFC 574N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFC 574N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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