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SCR 695N

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,398 mi
Last recorded81,398 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCR 695N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,398 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 81,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Fulcrum Pin (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,362 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,357 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 76,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,657 miles

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

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

bonnet catch sticking

oil leaking from engine

Fail 23 Mar 2011 74,656 miles

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

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

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

bonnet catch sticking

oil leaking from engine

Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,635 miles

bonnet cable brocken

drivers rear light damaged

movement in both front lower suspension joints

oil leaking from engine

rear exhaust corroded and starting to leak

rear view mirror not fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2010 71,634 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet cable brocken

drivers rear light damaged

movement in both front lower suspension joints

oil leaking from engine

rear exhaust corroded and starting to leak

rear view mirror not fitted

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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SCR 695N is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SCR 695N, 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 SCR 695N registered?

SCR 695N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1974.

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