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TDM 968M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,596 mi
Last recorded83,596 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDM 968M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 83,596 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,110 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 80,380 miles

slight corrosion arond axle strap mount

Pass 13 Nov 2012 79,799 miles

Bonnet safty catch not fitted

Both front brake hose ferrules very rusty

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play to both front lower trunnion joints

Steering lock not working

Fail 10 Nov 2012 79,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Bonnet safty catch not fitted

Both front brake hose ferrules very rusty

Exhaust mountings in very poor condition

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play to both front lower trunnion joints

Steering lock not working

Pass 12 Nov 2011 78,558 miles

Bonnet safty catch missing but locks securly.

N/S steering rack gaiter perishing.

N/S track rod gaiter split.

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorating.

Slight play to front suspension trunion joints.

Suspension components very rusty.

Windscreen washers and wipers poor

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,724 miles

Bonnet safty catch missing

Brake hose ferrels corroded

N/S steering rack gaiter perishing

Slight play to both front lower joints

Wiper blades poor

Fail 6 Nov 2010 76,724 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safty catch missing

Brake hose ferrels corroded

N/S steering rack gaiter perishing

Slight play to both front lower joints

Wiper blades poor

Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,950 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all brake hose ends very rusty

all front suspension components very rusty

play in inner steering rack joints and bushes

Fail 30 Oct 2009 74,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all brake hose ends very rusty

all front suspension components very rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2008 70,977 miles

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

front and rear brake hose ends rusty

hand brake linkages worn

o/s/f shockabsorber slighty weak

play in king pins

slight play in both trunnion joints

Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,471 miles

all parking brake linkages worn

all suspension components very rusty

brake pipe ends rusty

o/s/front shock absorber a little weak

slight play in both trunnion joints

Fail 15 Oct 2007 69,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

all parking brake linkages worn

all suspension components very rusty

brake pipe ends rusty

o/s/front shock absorber a little weak

slight play in both trunnion joints

Fail 21 Oct 2006 67,156 miles

Bonnet safty catch missing.....Slight play to both front lower trunnion joints......Suspension components and brake ferrels rusty.....signs of wear to hand brake linkages......

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 67,156 miles

Bonnet safty catch missing.....Slight play to both front lower trunnion joints......Suspension components and brake ferrels rusty.....signs of wear to hand brake linkages......

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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TDM 968M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TDM 968M, 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 TDM 968M registered?

TDM 968M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 18 February 1974.

Is TDM 968M safe to buy?

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