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3604 MG

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,173 mi
Last recorded30,173 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3604 MG
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 30,173 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 29,689 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 29,689 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 29,566 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,399 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 29,272 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,048 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,908 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,104 miles

slight lift n/s/f king pin lower joint

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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3604 MG is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 3604 MG, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 3604 MG?

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What year was 3604 MG registered?

3604 MG is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 14 September 1979.

Is 3604 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3604 MG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 3604 MG have outstanding finance?

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