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HMP 681N

1975 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,543 mi
Last recorded73,543 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMP 681N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 73,543 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,592 miles

Nearside Front small rust hole in very front of wheel arch

Nearside Front tyre perished 145/80/13

Nearside Rear number plate lamp has a light source not illuminating but not more than 50 %

Fail 20 Jul 2016 71,592 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly only flashing on the offside (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front small rust hole in very front of wheel arch

Nearside Front tyre perished 145/80/13

Nearside Rear number plate lamp has a light source not illuminating but not more than 50 %

Pass 3 Jul 2015 70,003 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,613 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 67,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,328 miles

Front cross member corroded

Rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,749 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,732 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 64,732 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,584 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 64,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,044 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2009 64,035 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,966 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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HMP 681N is a 1975 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HMP 681N, 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 HMP 681N registered?

HMP 681N is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 15 May 1975.

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