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TDC 739M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,450 mi
Last recorded81,450 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDC 739M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 81,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 81,438 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunnion has slight play

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust fouling on shocker

Fail 7 Jun 2017 81,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower trunnion has slight play

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust fouling on shocker

Pass 6 Jul 2015 81,378 miles

slight play in nearside front suspension and steering

slight play in offside rear tierod bush

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,363 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 81,356 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,326 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 80,929 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 80,838 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2008 80,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 79,992 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 78,824 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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TDC 739M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TDC 739M, 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 TDC 739M registered?

TDC 739M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 12 February 1974.

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