MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
several areas of body/chassis corroded or previously repaired.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
several areas of body/chassis corroded or previously repaired.
slight play in steering column top bush.
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
brake pipe from master cylinder corroding.
several areas of body and chassis corroded or previously repaired.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front wheels have free play on splined hub units
clevis pins too small for hub handbrake links
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RRX 970H is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 RRX 970H, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RRX 970H registered?
RRX 970H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 7 April 1970.
Is RRX 970H safe to buy?
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