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TEF 998M

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,144 mi
Last recorded70,144 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEF 998M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,047 miles

play in n/s steering rack joint

rear light lenses loose

Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,047 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play in n/s steering rack joint

rear light lenses loose

Fail 9 Jul 2014 70,046 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

play in n/s front wheel (sideways movement)

tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2013 69,872 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside parking brake low effort

play in nearside steering rack bush

Fail 6 Jun 2013 69,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside parking brake low effort

play in nearside steering rack bush

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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TEF 998M is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TEF 998M, 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 TEF 998M registered?

TEF 998M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is TEF 998M safe to buy?

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