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ROO 539M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,594 mi
Last recorded81,594 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROO 539M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 81,594 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 May 2017 78,728 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 May 2017 78,728 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,692 miles

Nearside rack end

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

Fail 6 May 2015 76,328 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 76,328 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 75,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 75,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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ROO 539M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ROO 539M, 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 ROO 539M registered?

ROO 539M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 10 May 1974.

Is ROO 539M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROO 539M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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