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RGN 803R

1976 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,333 mi
Last recorded64,333 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGN 803R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,333 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod

differential leaking

Fail 21 Feb 2017 64,333 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod

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

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

differential leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,295 miles

handbrake travel inner joints

Fail 18 Mar 2016 69,290 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

handbrake travel inner joints

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,130 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,999 miles

underside fully undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,999 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 63,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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RGN 803R is a 1976 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RGN 803R, 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 RGN 803R registered?

RGN 803R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is RGN 803R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGN 803R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RGN 803R have outstanding finance?

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