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TRB 801M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,720 mi
Last recorded99,720 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRB 801M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 May 2022 99,720 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 99,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight lift in king pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 99,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 99,078 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,774 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 98,221 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2016 97,755 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 97,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 96,949 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 95,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has small amount of lift in drivers side front king pin

Pass 29 May 2010 95,738 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 95,733 miles

nearside front king pin slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2007 94,102 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 93,783 miles

lift in both sides front suspension king pins

Pass 15 Oct 2005 92,916 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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TRB 801M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TRB 801M, 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 TRB 801M registered?

TRB 801M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 13 June 1974.

Is TRB 801M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRB 801M shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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