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PYS 659M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,632 mi
Last recorded11,632 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYS 659M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 11,632 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 11,632 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 11,199 miles

offside steering rack gaiter condition

Fail 16 Mar 2017 11,199 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

offside steering rack gaiter condition

Pass 30 Mar 2016 11,031 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres treads perished

offside sill rusted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 11,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres treads perished

offside sill rusted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 10,545 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 10,296 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 9,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 9,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 8,949 miles

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 659M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PYS 659M, 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 PYS 659M registered?

PYS 659M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 10 April 1974.

Is PYS 659M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYS 659M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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