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BXD 374M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,104 mi
Last recorded3,104 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXD 374M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 3,104 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 3,097 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 2,927 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 2,920 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 2,825 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 2,825 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 2,541 miles

oil leaks

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2009 2,541 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leaks

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2008 2,396 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 1,979 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 1,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 1,829 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 1,829 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2005 1,707 miles

Brake pedal creeps when pedal is slightly released.

Slight play in offside track rod end

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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BXD 374M 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 64.3%.

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 BXD 374M, 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 BXD 374M registered?

BXD 374M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 15 May 1974.

Is BXD 374M safe to buy?

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