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AWP 786M

1974 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,054 mi
Last recorded91,054 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWP 786M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2023 91,054 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements appears to be working but can barely hear it (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both headlight lenses loose but seem secure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,509 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 90,188 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 89,824 miles

offside washer jet is partially blocked

Pass 12 May 2014 88,648 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 88,646 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake hose mounting bracket incorrectly fitted resulting in hose lightly fouling caliper bleed nipple

Pass 10 May 2013 87,261 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 85,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 4 May 2011 83,653 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,244 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 83,239 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 83,173 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 83,043 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 83,043 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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AWP 786M is a 1974 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AWP 786M, 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

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What year was AWP 786M registered?

AWP 786M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 6 May 1974.

Is AWP 786M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWP 786M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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