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AVM 230M

1974 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,209 mi
Last recorded99,209 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVM 230M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 99,209 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak diff oil ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 99,037 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 99,035 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor where seat bolts down (2.4.A.3)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 98,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 98,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 98,354 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 98,354 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 98,011 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 97,418 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 97,413 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to fully inspect nsf seat belt due to child seat

Pass 5 May 2011 97,210 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 96,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2010 96,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 96,154 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 96,154 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 95,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 94,662 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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AVM 230M is a 1974 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AVM 230M, 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 AVM 230M registered?

AVM 230M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 2 May 1974.

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