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SOE 756M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,603 mi
Last recorded26,603 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOE 756M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,603 miles

rear silencer held up with top quality garden wire and secured with a trusty boy scout knot.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,967 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 25,967 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,504 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 25,504 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 25,493 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,382 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 24,267 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,057 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 23,057 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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SOE 756M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SOE 756M, 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 SOE 756M?

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What year was SOE 756M registered?

SOE 756M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 24 May 1974.

Is SOE 756M safe to buy?

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