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STX 175M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,194 mi
Last recorded93,194 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTX 175M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 93,194 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 93,116 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 92,837 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 92,837 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 92,630 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 92,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 92,483 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,328 miles

nearside sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 24 Apr 2013 92,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,268 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 92,015 miles

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside inner rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in nearside front kingpin

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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STX 175M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 STX 175M, 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

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What year was STX 175M registered?

STX 175M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 3 April 1974.

Is STX 175M safe to buy?

The MOT history for STX 175M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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