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RLO 177L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,800 mi
Last recorded13,800 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLO 177L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 13,800 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 13,800 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end loose lock nut (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 12,793 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 12,793 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 11,761 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 11,761 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 11,749 miles

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

Rear diff niosey.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 11,749 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear diff niosey.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 11,244 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 11,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 10,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 9,700 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 9,404 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 9,404 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,247 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 69,247 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 8,869 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 8,869 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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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RLO 177L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RLO 177L, 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 RLO 177L registered?

RLO 177L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 22 May 1973.

Is RLO 177L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLO 177L shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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