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LNV 213M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,528 mi
Last recorded79,528 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 213M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 79,528 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 79,006 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 78,247 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,682 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 77,680 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,215 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 77,215 miles

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

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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LNV 213M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 LNV 213M, 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 52 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 LNV 213M?

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What year was LNV 213M registered?

LNV 213M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 18 January 1974.

Is LNV 213M safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNV 213M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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