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TAC 271N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,880 mi
Last recorded82,880 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAC 271N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,880 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 82,880 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed at steering rack (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts under moving steering rack (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack insecure suspect rubber seat/bushes missing (2.2.B.1a)

MAY HAVE BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE - DISTRIBUTION VALVE MISSING

Fail 5 Jun 2014 82,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,436 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 82,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,972 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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TAC 271N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TAC 271N, 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 TAC 271N registered?

TAC 271N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 7 August 1974.

Is TAC 271N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAC 271N shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAC 271N have outstanding finance?

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