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SBH 314M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

2,785 mi
Last recorded2,785 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBH 314M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 2,785 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 2,396 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 2,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 1,713 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 23 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 97,682 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 96,685 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 96,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 94,818 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 94,797 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,431 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 92,429 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 91,467 miles

front indicators not matching

rear check straps missing

Fail 31 Mar 2009 91,432 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front indicators not matching

rear check straps missing

Pass 16 Jan 2008 89,711 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 89,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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SBH 314M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SBH 314M, 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 SBH 314M registered?

SBH 314M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 11 June 1974.

Is SBH 314M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBH 314M shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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