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SYG 316M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,487 mi
Last recorded91,487 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYG 316M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,487 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 91,469 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 13 May 2016 91,469 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

propshaft u/j worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 91,289 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 91,283 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 90,975 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2009 90,487 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 89,038 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 89,025 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 88,363 miles

Corrosion in nearside front inner wheel arch (rear of) but not in specified area.

Nearside front damper appears weak and some signs of fliuid leakage.

Some lift and wear in nearside front suspension kingpin.

small split on nearside wiper blade.

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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SYG 316M 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 63.6%.

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 SYG 316M, 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.

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What year was SYG 316M registered?

SYG 316M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is SYG 316M safe to buy?

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