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CDM 239M

1974 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,334 mi
Last recorded46,334 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDM 239M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,334 miles

multiple areas of advanced corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2019 46,333 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

multiple areas of advanced corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle has multiple areas of advanced corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2018 46,216 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle has multiple areas of advanced corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,048 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 45,919 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 45,919 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 45,696 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside front, rear of inner wheel arch, but not within perscribed area

Fail 13 Jan 2015 45,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside front, rear of inner wheel arch, but not within perscribed area

Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,546 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 45,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,394 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,083 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,726 miles

vehicle chassis sections are undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,528 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,246 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,812 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 41,638 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,244 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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CDM 239M is a 1974 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CDM 239M, 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 CDM 239M registered?

CDM 239M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 15 March 1974.

Is CDM 239M safe to buy?

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