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ROC 711M

1974 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,219 mi
Last recorded58,219 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROC 711M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2011 58,219 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 58,219 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,631 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to floor

dampness around n/s/r brake drum

extensive welding repairs

general corrosion to suspension components

heavy age cracking to all tyres

movement in front trunions

movement in n/s steering rack

n/s/r footbrake requires attention

o/s wiper poor

o/s/f flexible brake hose slightly twisted

suspension rubbers age cracking

underside of vehicle undersealed and painted

Fail 10 Aug 2010 57,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to floor

dampness around n/s/r brake drum

extensive welding repairs

general corrosion to suspension components

heavy age cracking to all tyres

movement in front trunions

movement in n/s steering rack

n/s/r footbrake requires attention

o/s wiper poor

o/s/f flexible brake hose slightly twisted

suspension rubbers age cracking

underside of vehicle undersealed and painted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 56,078 miles

see advisory sheet 564892729242

Fail 10 Aug 2009 56,078 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

general corrosion to all suspension componants

signs of welding repairs carried out to front inner wheel arches

slight age cracking to all four tyres

slight corrosion to floor pan

slight play in both lower trunion arms

underside of vehicle undersealed & painted

Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,511 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear springs corroded

tyres age cracking

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to rain water

welding repaires to exhaust system

welding repaires to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,800 miles

see advisory sheet number 312702017272

Fail 31 Jul 2007 52,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

age cracking to all tyre walls

general corrosion to floor pan and signs of repairs

Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,128 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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ROC 711M is a 1974 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ROC 711M, 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 ROC 711M registered?

ROC 711M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 12 February 1974.

Is ROC 711M safe to buy?

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