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ADA 267M

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,072 mi
Last recorded51,072 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADA 267M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 51,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine poor running

Pass 21 Mar 2024 49,442 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 48,530 miles

Off/side front lower king pin has slight play (Greased)

Pass 17 Mar 2021 48,252 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 48,252 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Above diff (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 47,072 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 47,072 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 46,180 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,364 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 45,364 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 42,741 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,741 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,239 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,540 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 41,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,679 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 40,679 miles

Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

track rod ends close to wheel rims o/s n/s

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,530 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,470 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,207 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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ADA 267M is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 ADA 267M, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADA 267M registered?

ADA 267M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is ADA 267M safe to buy?

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