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PYS 525M

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,127 mi
Last recorded93,127 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYS 525M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 91,014 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 89,945 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 89,621 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 89,388 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 89,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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PYS 525M is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PYS 525M, 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

How do I check the history of PYS 525M?

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What year was PYS 525M registered?

PYS 525M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 8 April 1974.

Is PYS 525M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYS 525M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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