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MTU 174P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,872 mi
Last recorded48,872 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTU 174P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,872 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 48,759 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,573 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,312 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,995 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 47,994 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,678 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,470 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,254 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,894 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,387 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 45,785 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 45,024 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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MTU 174P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MTU 174P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MTU 174P?

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What year was MTU 174P registered?

MTU 174P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 October 1975.

Is MTU 174P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTU 174P shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MTU 174P have outstanding finance?

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