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SUE 949M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,340 mi
Last recorded68,340 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUE 949M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunnion slight play

Offside Front Lower trunnion slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2018 67,603 miles

Offside Front Lower trunnion slight play

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front chassis leg corrosion under bonnet

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 67,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front chassis leg corrosion under bonnet

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunion has play

Offside Front Lower trunion has play

play in steering rack pinion

Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,725 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery insecure but not likely to fall from upright postion

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 64,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 63,856 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 18 Mar 2010 63,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,382 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,847 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

has play in rack

Pass 28 Nov 2006 62,257 miles

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

slight play in nearside and offside king pins

Pass 3 Nov 2005 61,989 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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SUE 949M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SUE 949M, 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 SUE 949M registered?

SUE 949M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is SUE 949M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUE 949M shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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