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SXC 396M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,832 mi
Last recorded35,832 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXC 396M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,832 miles

brake pedal pad slightly worn

centre exhaust mounting unbonded near to limit(replace)

front brakes binding slightly

offside and nearside floor starting to corrode

offside parking brake clevis pin/linkage worn near to limit

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

rear fog lamp tell tale light not working

rear inner wings starting to corrode

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 13 Feb 2007 35,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

centre exhaust mounting unbonded near to limit(replace)

fog lamp tell tale lamp not working

front brakes binding slightly

offside floor starting to corrode

offside parking brake clevis/linkage worn near to limit

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit(replace)

rear inner wings starting to corrode

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,725 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

rear fog lamp tell tail light not working

slight wear in offside hand brake linkage

Fail 16 Jan 2006 33,724 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

no clutch pedal pad

offside rear tyre getting low

rear fog lamp tell tail not working

slight wear in offside handbrake linkage

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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SXC 396M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SXC 396M, 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 SXC 396M registered?

SXC 396M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 6 March 1974.

Is SXC 396M safe to buy?

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