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RLG 404L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,573 mi
Last recorded62,573 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLG 404L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 62,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 61,910 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,355 miles

Front exhaust pipe blowing slightly

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,955 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,997 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 59,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,058 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,323 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 57,315 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,267 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 56,261 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

steering lock inoperative

Fail 8 Feb 2011 54,762 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel pipe to pump cracking.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,762 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel pipe to pump cracking.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 94,659 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 53,549 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 52,926 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 52,578 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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RLG 404L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RLG 404L, 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 RLG 404L registered?

RLG 404L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 2 May 1973.

Is RLG 404L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLG 404L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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