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SMY 951M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,147 mi
Last recorded14,147 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMY 951M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 14,147 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 14,147 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 14,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lever arm bushes from shock absorber and top trunion pin and bushes (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 14,157 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 14,147 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 14,147 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 14,147 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 14,147 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 13,652 miles

slight play in n/s/f suspension components

Pass 28 May 2010 13,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 2 May 2009 12,710 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 12,360 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 12,130 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SMY 951M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SMY 951M, 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 SMY 951M registered?

SMY 951M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 26 February 1974.

Is SMY 951M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMY 951M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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