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AND 537M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,041 mi
Last recorded98,041 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAND 537M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2017 98,041 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL NEXT TO JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NEXT TO REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS AT TOW EYE (6.1.B.2)

BLOCK OF WOOD BETWEEN EXHAUST AND BODY

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear HUB SEAL SLIGHT LEAK

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2016 98,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill holed (6.1.B.2)

block of wood jammed between exhaust and chassis leg

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 98,008 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill holed (6.1.B.2)

block of wood jammed between exhaust and chassis leg

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 97,783 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 97,566 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight oil leak from dif

Pass 4 Aug 2012 97,247 miles

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

floor holed at nearside front

Fail 31 Jul 2012 97,247 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

floor holed at nearside front

Pass 18 Jun 2011 95,930 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 95,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 95,688 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 95,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 95,600 miles

near side rear wheel brake slightly down on effort on parking and service brake

slight play in steering rack and pinion

Pass 18 Jun 2007 95,461 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 95,361 miles

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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AND 537M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AND 537M, 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 AND 537M registered?

AND 537M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 7 March 1974.

Is AND 537M safe to buy?

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