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ROX 336M

1974 MG Midget

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,898 mi
Last recorded78,898 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROX 336M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 78,898 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 78,675 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 78,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 78,409 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 78,136 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure gauge feed pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,017 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 78,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,284 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear on outer tread pattern

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on outer tread pattern

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,284 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear on outer tread pattern

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on outer tread pattern

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,657 miles

Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,762 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,055 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 75,055 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,966 miles

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

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

rear exhaust tail box mounting broken but still supporting system

Fail 15 Mar 2013 73,966 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust tail box mounting broken but still supporting system

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,485 miles

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

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

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,352 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,074 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 70,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,008 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 61,787 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 61,787 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

earth lead loose

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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ROX 336M is a 1974 MG Midget in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ROX 336M, 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 ROX 336M registered?

ROX 336M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 2 May 1974.

Is ROX 336M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROX 336M shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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