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PRP 323M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,185 mi
Last recorded79,185 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRP 323M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,185 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 79,142 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak hub seal but not affecting braking ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,048 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 78,960 miles

COOLANT LEAK FROM HEATER HOSE

nearside front suspension has slight lift

Fail 16 Sep 2015 78,959 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

COOLANT LEAK FROM HEATER HOSE

nearside front suspension has slight lift

Pass 13 Sep 2014 78,765 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 78,763 miles

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

Offside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 78,633 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

offside rear hub seal leaking (backplate wet)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 78,632 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

offside rear hub seal leaking (backplate wet)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,465 miles

OFFSIDE REAR HUB SEAL LEAKING OIL

Pass 10 Sep 2011 78,008 miles

Slight pull when braking and inbalance on front and rear brakes in Brake tester. Slight binding of brakes on all 4 wheels

Fail 9 Sep 2011 78,008 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight pull when braking and inbalance on front and rear brakes in Brake tester. Slight binding of brakes on all 4 wheels

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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PRP 323M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PRP 323M, 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 PRP 323M registered?

PRP 323M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 9 February 1974.

Is PRP 323M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRP 323M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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