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TBJ 614M

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,271 mi
Last recorded93,271 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBJ 614M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,271 miles

all road tyres perished side walls

under side covers in thick under seal

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,542 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,730 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 91,711 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 91,286 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,780 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Jul 2013 90,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,988 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 89,988 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

osf brake binds slightly

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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TBJ 614M is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TBJ 614M, 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 TBJ 614M registered?

TBJ 614M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 8 February 1974.

Is TBJ 614M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBJ 614M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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