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ASP 342M

1974 MG Midget

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,057 mi
Last recorded75,057 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASP 342M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,057 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 74,224 miles

slight lift in nearside lower trunion

Pass 28 Apr 2006 73,623 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 73,623 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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ASP 342M is a 1974 MG Midget in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ASP 342M, 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 ASP 342M?

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What year was ASP 342M registered?

ASP 342M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 11 June 1974.

Is ASP 342M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASP 342M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ASP 342M have outstanding finance?

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