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SAY 116M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,894 mi
Last recorded3,894 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAY 116M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 3,894 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides rear of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 3,894 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn nearside front kingpin thrust has excessive vertical movement at trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides rear of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2011 1,384 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 1,384 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,815 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

play in n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 6 Jul 2010 39,815 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,162 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 38,153 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,167 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 36,130 miles

Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wear in steering rack n/s/f

Pass 7 Jul 2006 34,006 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in kingpins

Fail 6 Jul 2006 34,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in kingpins

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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SAY 116M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SAY 116M, 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 SAY 116M registered?

SAY 116M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1974.

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