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RLU 700L

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,063 mi
Last recorded20,063 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLU 700L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 20,063 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect has play in shaft coming out of shock absorber (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect play in shaft coming out of shock absorber (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of floor near rear leaf spring front most mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 20,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect has play in shaft coming out of shock absorber (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect play in shaft coming out of shock absorber (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of floor near rear leaf spring front most mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 18,868 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 18,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 18,425 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 18,381 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s lower trunion

Pass 11 Feb 2016 17,537 miles

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

o/s front tyre cracking

slight wear in both kingpins

Fail 9 Feb 2016 17,531 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

o/s front tyre cracking

slight wear in both kingpins

Pass 31 Jul 2014 16,271 miles

both front king pins have slight play

nearside front anti roll bar bush has slight play

top steering column joint has slight play

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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RLU 700L is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RLU 700L, 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 RLU 700L registered?

RLU 700L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is RLU 700L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLU 700L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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