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RRX 970H

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

64,101 mi
Last recorded64,101 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRX 970H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,101 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 64,097 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 63,933 miles

Oil leak

several areas of body/chassis corroded or previously repaired.

Fail 8 Sep 2006 63,933 miles

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.

Fail 31 Aug 2006 63,932 miles

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.

Pass 25 Aug 2005 63,712 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 63,711 miles

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.

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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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.

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