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HVP 364N

1975 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,895 mi
Last recorded52,895 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVP 364N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,895 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear - touching the exhaust pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel line from the tank stay too low - secure and no leaks

rear leaf spring attachment to axle is modified (raised) with metal plates inadequate size - secure on the time of the test

shock absorbers attachment modified but not seriously weakened

Fail 27 Sep 2018 52,895 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear - touching the exhaust pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel line from the tank stay too low - secure and no leaks

rear leaf spring attachment to axle is modified (raised) with metal plates inadequate size - secure on the time of the test

shock absorbers attachment modified but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,830 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 52,824 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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HVP 364N is a 1975 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HVP 364N, 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

How do I check the history of HVP 364N?

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What year was HVP 364N registered?

HVP 364N is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 29 April 1975.

Is HVP 364N safe to buy?

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