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PKF 351M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,542 mi
Last recorded20,542 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKF 351M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 20,542 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 20,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,809 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,447 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 18,405 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 17,165 miles

slight movement in lower steering column bush

Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight damage to front subframe.

Steering column fowling King HT lead

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,244 miles

slight play in nearside suspension ball joint

Fail 20 Apr 2009 13,219 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

indicators slightly slow

nearside front suspesion joint slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2007 9,816 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,144 miles

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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PKF 351M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PKF 351M, 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 PKF 351M registered?

PKF 351M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is PKF 351M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKF 351M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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