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RLR 215L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

18,324 mi
Last recorded18,324 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLR 215L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 18,324 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion hole n/s/f inner wing

general corrosion of body

Fail 16 Nov 2012 18,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

general corrosion of body

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion hole n/s/f inner wing

Pass 6 Dec 2011 16,632 miles

corrosion to front valance , boot floor , rear suspension mounts

Fail 29 Nov 2011 16,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to front valance , boot floor , rear suspension mounts

Pass 8 Dec 2010 14,841 miles

o/s wiper blade split

slight play in o/s vertical link

washers poor

Fail 1 Dec 2010 14,841 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s wiper blade split

slight play in o/s vertical link

washers poor

Pass 11 Dec 2009 12,617 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in verticle links both sides (advise greasing )

Fail 7 Dec 2009 12,617 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

carbs damp

slight play in verticle links both sides (advise greasing )

Pass 1 Dec 2008 10,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 9,437 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2007 9,437 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

play in steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2006 8,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RLR 215L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RLR 215L, 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.

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What year was RLR 215L registered?

RLR 215L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 25 May 1973.

Is RLR 215L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLR 215L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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