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SFF 674M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,583 mi
Last recorded51,583 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFF 674M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 51,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard lights flashing fast

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various areas of minor underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2021 51,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 145 R13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard lights flashing fast

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various areas of minor underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,785 miles

light switch sticky

slight up & down play in both king pins

Fail 13 Mar 2006 50,351 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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SFF 674M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SFF 674M, 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 SFF 674M registered?

SFF 674M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 5 July 1974.

Is SFF 674M safe to buy?

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