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TOR 498M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,121 mi
Last recorded76,121 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOR 498M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 76,121 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 75,085 miles

Front suspension up and down play in both side king pins

Pass 8 May 2015 74,166 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 73,262 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 72,325 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 71,938 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 71,920 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 71,887 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

chassis plate insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2008 71,679 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 71,670 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 71,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 71,308 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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TOR 498M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TOR 498M, 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 TOR 498M registered?

TOR 498M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is TOR 498M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOR 498M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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