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STW 20M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

4,641 mi
Last recorded4,641 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTW 20M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 4,641 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 4,477 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 4,201 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 3,877 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 3,099 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 3,099 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 3,037 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 3,028 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 3,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 2,993 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox and Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 28,016 miles

slight oil leaks engine gearbox and rear diff

Fail 7 Jun 2018 2,808 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

slight oil leaks engine gearbox and rear diff

Pass 26 Jun 2017 2,749 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 2,383 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 2,224 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 1,988 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 1,562 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 65,825 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,444 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 65,432 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 65,180 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 65,167 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,708 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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STW 20M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 STW 20M, 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 STW 20M?

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What year was STW 20M registered?

STW 20M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 11 June 1974.

Is STW 20M safe to buy?

The MOT history for STW 20M shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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