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HRK 222N

1975 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,097 mi
Last recorded57,097 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRK 222N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,097 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 57,097 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,044 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside and offside slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 May 2013 56,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 May 2012 56,811 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 3 May 2011 56,739 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,204 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,020 miles

Handbrake has long travel.

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside front king pin has wear.

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 55,482 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 May 2008 55,482 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 556,049 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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HRK 222N is a 1975 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HRK 222N, 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 HRK 222N registered?

HRK 222N is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 10 March 1975.

Is HRK 222N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRK 222N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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