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TOK 552N

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1310cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

9,918 mi
Last recorded9,918 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOK 552N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,310cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 9,918 miles

Oil leak very bad ()

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated but no play

ignition lights not working

Fail 9 May 2018 9,909 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak very bad ()

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated but no play

ignition lights not working

Pass 26 May 2017 7,476 miles

Oil leak ()

ignition lights not working

rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated but no play

Fail 25 May 2017 9,472 miles

Fuel system component insecure pump (7.2.1)

Oil leak ()

ignition lights not working

rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated but no play

Pass 8 Apr 2016 8,734 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules fronts very slight (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pump rubber mount broken

no ignition lights

Fail 8 Apr 2016 8,734 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules fronts very slight (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pump rubber mount broken

no ignition lights

Pass 26 Mar 2015 8,220 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 7,401 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s window wont open

Fail 21 Mar 2014 7,394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake pedal low

o/s window wont open

Pass 13 Apr 2013 6,642 miles

Oil leak

drivers window wont open

exhaust centre mount broken

o/s rear shock absorber rubbers split

Pass 14 Apr 2012 5,515 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 4,571 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 4,565 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust centre mount broken

n/s front tyre getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2010 4,051 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 4,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 4,040 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

throttle pedal sticks on carpet

Pass 12 Jul 2008 2,947 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 2,075 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 1,311 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 8 miles

corrosion n/s/r boot floor

fuel pipe poorly fitted

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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TOK 552N is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,310cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TOK 552N, 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 TOK 552N registered?

TOK 552N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 9 August 1974.

Is TOK 552N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOK 552N shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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