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PAY 956M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,208 mi
Last recorded82,208 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAY 956M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 82,208 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill /end of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 81,545 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 81,297 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,301 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 80,293 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 80,285 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PAY 956M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green 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 PAY 956M, 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

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What year was PAY 956M registered?

PAY 956M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is PAY 956M safe to buy?

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