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RGU 353L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

8,120 mi
Last recorded8,120 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGU 353L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,120 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 8,112 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 8,071 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside and offside front inner track rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2015 8,051 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 8,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 8,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside and Offside rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 7,990 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Oil leak

Rear diff main oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,894 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 3 Aug 2012 7,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,859 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 7,833 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 7,825 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,776 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 7,697 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 7,675 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,665 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 7,650 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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RGU 353L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RGU 353L, 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 RGU 353L registered?

RGU 353L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 20 March 1973.

Is RGU 353L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGU 353L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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