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DRE 714N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,356 mi
Last recorded25,356 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRE 714N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2017 25,356 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,099 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 24,791 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 24,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 24,250 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 24,031 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 23,924 miles

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,825 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,768 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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DRE 714N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DRE 714N, 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 DRE 714N?

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What year was DRE 714N registered?

DRE 714N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1974.

Is DRE 714N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRE 714N shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DRE 714N have outstanding finance?

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