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PPM 519M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,843 mi
Last recorded95,843 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPM 519M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,843 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 95,843 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side rear floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 95,587 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 94,822 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle - front panel and chassis rail

underside of vehicle covered in protective underseal - unable to fully inspect

Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,806 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight corrosion to front panel and chassis/bulkhead panel

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,384 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 93,377 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Corrosion to fuel tank pipe (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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PPM 519M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 PPM 519M, 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 PPM 519M registered?

PPM 519M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is PPM 519M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPM 519M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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