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HHO 494N

1975 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,776 mi
Last recorded90,776 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHO 494N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,776 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,333 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 90,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front chassis section corroded and holed not in a load bearing area

Fail 30 Jun 2007 90,279 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front chassis holed due to corrosion not on a load bearing area

Pass 17 May 2006 90,052 miles

ADVISE EMISSIONS SET-UP.

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKPLATES DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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HHO 494N is a 1975 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,422 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 HHO 494N, 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 51 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 HHO 494N registered?

HHO 494N is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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