MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front suspension up and down play in both side king pins
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)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
chassis plate insecure
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)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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