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PUF 468M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

16,071 mi
Last recorded16,071 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUF 468M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 16,071 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 15,986 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 15,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,743 miles

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

dip stick loose in hole

engine/gearbox and rear diff leaks

front lower panel corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 15,738 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

dip stick loose in hole

front lower panel corroded

oil leaks engine gearbox and rear diff

Pass 5 Apr 2014 15,506 miles

dip stick loose in hole

front lower panel corroded

oil leaks engine/gearbox and rear diff

Fail 2 Apr 2014 15,506 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

dip stick loose in hole

front lower panel corroded

oil leaks engine/gearbox and rear diff

Pass 26 Mar 2013 15,343 miles

engine/gearbox leaks

front lower panel corroded

park brake feels long

rear diff pinion seal leaking

dip stick loose in hole

Fail 9 Jan 2013 15,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front lower panel corroded

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

diff pinion seal leaking

eng/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2011 15,126 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front lower panel corroded

n/s front wheel arch corroded at rear

Pass 8 Dec 2010 14,755 miles

corrosion in lower rear of nearside front wheel arch

Pass 11 Dec 2009 14,580 miles

Corrosion in lower rear of nearside front wheel arch.

Slight play in front kingpins(need greasing)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 14,135 miles

hole behind o/s front wheel at front

hole in n/s front inner wing at rear of wheel

hole in o/s rear wing at rear of wheel

Fail 13 Nov 2008 14,135 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

hole behind o/s front wheel at front

hole in n/s front inner wing at rear of wheel

hole in o/s rear wing at rear of wheel

Pass 6 Nov 2007 12,957 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,521 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 12,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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PUF 468M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PUF 468M, 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 PUF 468M registered?

PUF 468M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 8 May 1974.

Is PUF 468M safe to buy?

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