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SED 47M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,285 mi
Last recorded2,285 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSED 47M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 2,285 miles

Offside Front hub bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 9 Jun 2016 2,284 miles

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

Front Brake cable insecure handbrake (3.5.1d)

Offside Front hub bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 10 Jun 2015 2,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pedal returns slowly

Fail 10 Jun 2015 2,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

brake pedal returns slowly

Pass 30 May 2014 1,962 miles

maibeam switch is worn

Pass 11 Jun 2013 1,694 miles

front tyres are slightly perished

nearside front brake binds slightly

offside screen-washer is not well-aimed

rear axle brake pipes are not secured

Pass 8 Jun 2012 1,129 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 1,129 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 May 2012 1,023 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,504 miles

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

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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SED 47M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red 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 SED 47M, 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 SED 47M?

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What year was SED 47M registered?

SED 47M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 12 July 1974.

Is SED 47M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SED 47M shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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