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SMC 536M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,958 mi
Last recorded79,958 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMC 536M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,958 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint propshaft rear uj (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 79,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint propshaft rear uj (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,554 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm on inner edge

propshaft rear uj has slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,308 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear leaf spring bush perished

offside rear leaf spring bush perished

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

propshaft rear uj has slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2014 78,308 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear leaf spring bush perished

offside rear leaf spring bush perished

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

propshaft rear uj has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,139 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,087 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 76,412 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,572 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 74,943 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,084 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 73,128 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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SMC 536M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SMC 536M, 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.

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What year was SMC 536M registered?

SMC 536M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is SMC 536M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMC 536M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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