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SOL 576M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,058 mi
Last recorded84,058 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOL 576M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 84,058 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 83,929 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box mount (7.1.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure brake junction (3.5.1l)

Steering column retaining device insecure lowewr pinch bolt (2.1.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,794 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 83,794 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,748 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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SOL 576M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SOL 576M, 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 SOL 576M?

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What year was SOL 576M registered?

SOL 576M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is SOL 576M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOL 576M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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