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ROB 163M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

23,605 mi
Last recorded23,605 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROB 163M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,605 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 23,602 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 23,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 22,761 miles

corrosion to both rear wheelarches

n/s inner rack has slight play

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 22,761 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

corrosion to both rear wheelarches

n/s inner rack has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,475 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 22,470 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 22,043 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 21,442 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 21,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,783 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 20,782 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 19,944 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,139 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 18,404 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,643 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 17,634 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,830 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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ROB 163M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ROB 163M, 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 ROB 163M registered?

ROB 163M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 7 February 1974.

Is ROB 163M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROB 163M shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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