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EKT 274

1938 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,301 mi
Last recorded2,301 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1938 MG Midget17,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKT 274
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1938
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,292cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2019 2,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 98,758 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,663 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 97,205 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 97,020 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 96,548 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 96,347 miles

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

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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EKT 274 is a 1938 MG Midget in Red with a 1,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1938 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 17,403 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 EKT 274, 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 88 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 EKT 274?

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What year was EKT 274 registered?

EKT 274 is a 1938 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1938.

Is EKT 274 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKT 274 shows 7 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 EKT 274 have outstanding finance?

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