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RHV 948L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,990 mi
Last recorded32,990 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHV 948L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 32,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 32,986 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 32,986 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 32,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 32,964 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 32,964 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 32,952 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front lamp cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 32,949 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 32,945 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 32,836 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 32,771 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,656 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 32,652 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,540 miles

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

accelerator cable frayed

elecrical wiring fouling on steering in engine bay

Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,239 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 32,239 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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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RHV 948L 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 RHV 948L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RHV 948L registered?

RHV 948L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 2 May 1973.

Is RHV 948L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHV 948L 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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