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PFC 590M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,322 mi
Last recorded23,322 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFC 590M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 23,322 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,320 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 22,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 21,940 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,880 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

side repeaters only just meet flash rate

Fail 21 Mar 2009 21,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

exhaust deteroiated and rear mounting loose

Pass 8 Mar 2007 20,990 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 20,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,619 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 19,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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PFC 590M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PFC 590M, 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 PFC 590M?

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What year was PFC 590M registered?

PFC 590M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 5 April 1974.

Is PFC 590M safe to buy?

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