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SMK 616M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,044 mi
Last recorded50,044 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMK 616M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,044 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower trunnion joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

ns & osr floors starting to corrode,some wiring poor.long h/brake travel,

original horn push bypassed & secondary switch fitted.ns door mirror glass tarnished,

os door check strap broken,oil leaks,various repairs-body/mechanical evident.

osr exhaust hanger split & temp hanger fitted.

surface corrosion to various underbody parts,fittings & panelling

Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,789 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front check strap broken

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mount broken

oil leak

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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SMK 616M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SMK 616M, 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 SMK 616M?

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What year was SMK 616M registered?

SMK 616M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 24 May 1974.

Is SMK 616M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMK 616M shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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