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AGX 74T

1978 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,237 mi
Last recorded23,237 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGX 74T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 23,237 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) @ limit ()

Offside Rear spring anchor bolt misaligned but still secure

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated also a little soft in places would advise replacing very soon as the soft spots are prone to turn to blisters (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2018

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r spring hanger bolt has a poor repair

slight play in o/s king pin

Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,426 miles

o/s/r rear spring mounting bolt has been repair but is secure and double nutted

underneath has been welded and undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,497 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play osf pin

Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four tyres outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,683 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 17,682 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AGX 74T is a 1978 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 AGX 74T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AGX 74T registered?

AGX 74T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is AGX 74T safe to buy?

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