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TRT 908M

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,660 mi
Last recorded66,660 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRT 908M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,660 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,302 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 66,301 miles

Fuel pipe leaking petrol tank union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,020 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,343 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,805 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn low om inner and outer edges.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,479 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear tyre worn low om inner and outer edges.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,082 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,283 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,799 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,576 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 61,576 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 May 2008 60,883 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,332 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 59,332 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,661 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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TRT 908M is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TRT 908M, 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 TRT 908M registered?

TRT 908M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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