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RED 755M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

14,383 mi
Last recorded14,383 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRED 755M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 14,383 miles

Front Coolant leak From Rear of cylinder head , near rocker cover ()

Front Gearbox Mounting Deteriorated

Rear Axle Straps; Deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2017 14,381 miles

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float At join with Steering Rack (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak From Rear of cylinder head , near rocker cover ()

Front Gearbox Mounting Deteriorated

Rear Axle Straps; Deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 14,221 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 14,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 13,853 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 13,853 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 13,208 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 12,388 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 11,545 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 10,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 10,327 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,684 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 9,674 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 9,149 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 9,139 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 7,323 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 5,931 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 3,862 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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RED 755M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RED 755M, 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 RED 755M registered?

RED 755M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is RED 755M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RED 755M shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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