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EST 740E

2004 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,439 mi
Last recorded44,439 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEST 740E
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 44,439 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 44,165 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,757 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,679 miles

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,285 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,175 miles

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,770 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,039 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,323 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,679 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 39,677 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,361 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 37,050 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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EST 740E is a 2004 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EST 740E, 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 22 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EST 740E registered?

EST 740E is a 2004 MG Midget, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is EST 740E safe to buy?

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