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SRP 887N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,646 mi
Last recorded81,646 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRP 887N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 81,646 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 81,646 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL PUMP AREA (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,580 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 81,478 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 81,427 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,329 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,163 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 80,931 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 80,189 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 79,811 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 78,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 77,741 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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SRP 887N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SRP 887N, 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 SRP 887N?

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What year was SRP 887N registered?

SRP 887N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is SRP 887N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRP 887N shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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