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ARF 628M

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,917 mi
Last recorded40,917 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARF 628M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 40,917 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 40,867 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 40,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 40,818 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,784 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 40,690 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 40,684 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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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ARF 628M is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ARF 628M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARF 628M?

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What year was ARF 628M registered?

ARF 628M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 10 May 1974.

Is ARF 628M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARF 628M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARF 628M have outstanding finance?

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