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RKK 180R

1976 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,027 mi
Last recorded65,027 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKK 180R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,027 miles

slight oil leak

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 64,744 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,319 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre has cuts on side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,002 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 63,790 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 63,765 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

bear brake poor balance

Pass 29 May 2009 63,295 miles

Nearside rear handbrake not working as efficiently as offside.

Fail 21 May 2009 63,286 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 62,307 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 62,305 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,452 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s rear leafspring bushes.

slight play in n/s and o/s top king pin

Fail 28 Mar 2006 59,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

inlet manifold gasket leaking

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in off side top king pin

slight play in rear leaf spring bushes

slight play in steering rack

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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RKK 180R is a 1976 MG Midget in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKK 180R, 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 RKK 180R registered?

RKK 180R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 25 November 1976.

Is RKK 180R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKK 180R shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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