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IIA 5137

1975 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,491 mi
Last recorded70,491 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIA 5137
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 70,491 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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IIA 5137 is a 1975 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 IIA 5137, 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 IIA 5137 registered?

IIA 5137 is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is IIA 5137 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIA 5137 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IIA 5137 have outstanding finance?

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