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SOL 975M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,775 mi
Last recorded89,775 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOL 975M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,775 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,322 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 88,822 miles

re test of 355067115234 on05/08/2015

Fail 5 Aug 2015 88,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 87,502 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 87,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 85,297 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 85,297 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,295 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,292 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 85,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,287 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 975M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 975M, 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 53 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 975M?

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What year was SOL 975M registered?

SOL 975M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is SOL 975M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOL 975M shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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