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RLE 92R

1976 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

30,726 mi
Last recorded30,726 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLE 92R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 30,726 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK ON REAR DIFF DRAIN PLUG (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 26,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 24,524 miles

ALL LOAD BEARING POINTS SHOWING LIGHT COROSSION

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front and Rear Brakes may require Further attention

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 22,812 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 22,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 21,459 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,096 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 19,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,241 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 18,076 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 16,515 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,449 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 15,449 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 14,018 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 14,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 12,918 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 12,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 11,989 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 11,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,835 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,807 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 9,807 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front offside wheelbearing slightly noisey

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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RLE 92R is a 1976 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RLE 92R, 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 RLE 92R registered?

RLE 92R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 18 November 1976.

Is RLE 92R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLE 92R shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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