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SCS 954M

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,095 mi
Last recorded16,095 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCS 954M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 16,095 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 15,959 miles

both front wheel bearings have play

both rear inner wings, near spring hangers, corroded

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 11 Sep 2015 15,847 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 14,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 14,767 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,927 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 73,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,729 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 12,729 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 12,330 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 11,548 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 11,548 miles

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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SCS 954M is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SCS 954M, 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 SCS 954M registered?

SCS 954M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 10 May 1974.

Is SCS 954M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCS 954M shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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