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SDU 566N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,545 mi
Last recorded8,545 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDU 566N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 8,545 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 8,427 miles

Oil leak.

Rear tyres are cracking.

Pass 8 May 2015 8,224 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 8,224 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 8,214 miles

some wear nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 20 Oct 2011 8,178 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 8,173 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

some wear nearside steering rack pivot

Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,080 miles

slight wear nearside rack pivot

Pass 6 Aug 2009 7,870 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,660 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,152 miles

nearside outer door handle will soon req attention

Pass 1 Jun 2006 6,691 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 6,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SDU 566N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SDU 566N, 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

How do I check the history of SDU 566N?

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What year was SDU 566N registered?

SDU 566N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is SDU 566N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDU 566N shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SDU 566N have outstanding finance?

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