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TOB 28N

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1245cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

17,527 mi
Last recorded17,527 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOB 28N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,245cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 17,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 17,527 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 17,494 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush at lower arm (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 17,494 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush at lower arm (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 17,485 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 17,448 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 17,448 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 17,435 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 17,355 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 17,302 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 17,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 17,135 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 16,995 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,798 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,557 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 16,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 May 2007 16,388 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 16,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 16,353 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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TOB 28N is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,245cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TOB 28N, 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 TOB 28N registered?

TOB 28N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 6 August 1974.

Is TOB 28N safe to buy?

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