MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight corrosion arond axle strap mount
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
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
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
Bonnet safty catch missing
Brake hose ferrels corroded
N/S steering rack gaiter perishing
Slight play to both front lower joints
Wiper blades poor
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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?
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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.
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TDM 968M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 18 February 1974.
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