1976 MG Midget 1.5L Petrol · RGV 174R

The vehicle currently presents a roadworthy status with an improving maintenance trend following recent mechanical corrections. The most recent test on April 30, 2026 at 53,213 miles passed with zero defects, indicating that the issues identified in previous years have been successfully addressed. This follows a clean pass in March 2022, suggesting that the vehicle is currently being maintained to a standard that satisfies annual testing requirements. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fifty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,064 miles per year. The data shows significant periods of inactivity, evidenced by the only 73 miles recorded between March 2022 and January 2024, and just three miles covered between January 2024 and April 2026. This pattern suggests the car sits stationary for long durations, which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, perished seals, and fluid-related issues despite the low overall mechanical wear. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the braking system, as the January 2024 failure flagged the nearside front service brake as binding. While this passed the subsequent test, the tester should check for caliper slider movement and seal corrosion which often occurs when cars are unused for months. The 2022 failure for excessive carbon monoxide emissions indicates a history of engine tuning issues or combustion inefficiency; the buyer should verify the engine remains tuned and operates cleanly without excessive smoke. Given the age of the MG Midget and the low usage, a thorough check of the structural integrity is essential. The MOT records do not provide detail on corrosion beyond immediate failures, so the buyer must inspect the sills, floor pans, and wing arches for hidden rust that thrives on stationary vehicles. The suspension bushes and tyres should be examined to ensure the low mileage has not resulted in dry rot or cracking of the materials.