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PDW 450M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,626 mi
Last recorded4,626 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDW 450M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 4,626 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly twisted incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 4,624 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake hose slightly twisted incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 4,624 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 4,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 4,624 miles

slight corrorion to boot floor rear end

Pass 9 Apr 2015 4,624 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 4,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 4,624 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre distorted.(advise replace)

Nearside rear tyre distorted.(advise replace)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 4,624 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre distorted.(advise replace)

Nearside rear tyre distorted.(advise replace)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,525 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 4,624 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 4,624 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,240 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 4,624 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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PDW 450M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PDW 450M, 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.

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What year was PDW 450M registered?

PDW 450M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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