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PRV 74N

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,443 mi
Last recorded84,443 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRV 74N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,443 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 84,139 miles

Nearside front suspension top arm outer bush worn

Rear exhaust rubber mount in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,678 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,117 miles

strong smell of fuel from rear

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

play in n/s/f suspension leg

Fail 20 Mar 2014 82,337 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

play in n/s/f suspension leg

Pass 25 Feb 2013 81,825 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,101 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 81,035 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,542 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,928 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 79,701 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 79,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 78,822 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 78,802 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 78,522 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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PRV 74N is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PRV 74N, 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 PRV 74N registered?

PRV 74N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 5 September 1974.

Is PRV 74N safe to buy?

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