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HGC 10N

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,408 mi
Last recorded23,408 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 10N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 23,408 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 21,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 21,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 20,292 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 19,428 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 18,919 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 18,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 18,502 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 18,212 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 18,209 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 17,814 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 18,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 17,221 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 17,219 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,970 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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HGC 10N is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGC 10N, 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 HGC 10N registered?

HGC 10N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is HGC 10N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGC 10N shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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