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SGL 669M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,361 mi
Last recorded99,361 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGL 669M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,361 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,268 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,232 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 99,127 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 99,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,279 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 9,279 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 7,561 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 6,880 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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SGL 669M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SGL 669M, 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 SGL 669M registered?

SGL 669M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 5 March 1974.

Is SGL 669M safe to buy?

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