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ROL 378M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,720 mi
Last recorded78,720 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROL 378M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,720 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 78,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,847 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 77,100 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 75,958 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 74,757 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,492 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 72,406 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,013 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,627 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,258 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 66,409 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 66,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,285 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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ROL 378M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ROL 378M, 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 ROL 378M?

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What year was ROL 378M registered?

ROL 378M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 2 May 1974.

Is ROL 378M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROL 378M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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