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RKT 850S

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,784 mi
Last recorded18,784 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2006
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKT 850S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,784 miles

exhaust hanging low

lots of rusty areas out side pascribed areas

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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RKT 850S is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 RKT 850S, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RKT 850S?

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What year was RKT 850S registered?

RKT 850S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is RKT 850S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKT 850S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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