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PSF 859M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

14,634 mi
Last recorded14,634 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSF 859M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 14,634 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 14,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 14,334 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 13,733 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 13,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 13,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 13,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 12,718 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 12,717 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2013 11,973 miles

All tyres have cracking but no visible cord.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 10,846 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s front stub axle has slight paly

Fail 6 Sep 2012 10,836 miles

Nearside Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s front stub axle has slight paly

Pass 2 Sep 2011 10,108 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 10,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres cracked

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,538 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 9,536 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 6,638 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 3,381 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 99,274 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 99,274 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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PSF 859M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PSF 859M, 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.

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What year was PSF 859M registered?

PSF 859M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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