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SKX 219M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,551 mi
Last recorded63,551 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKX 219M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 63,551 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 63,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 63,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 62,947 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,564 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 61,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 59,874 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 59,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 57,798 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 55,231 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 53,988 miles

play in steering assembly

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,636 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,278 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,774 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,283 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,621 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 42,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUT OF SHAP

Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,846 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,785 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 39,751 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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SKX 219M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SKX 219M, 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 SKX 219M registered?

SKX 219M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is SKX 219M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKX 219M shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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