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TTF 435M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,105 mi
Last recorded83,105 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTF 435M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 83,105 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 81,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 81,336 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 81,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 80,939 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 80,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 79,692 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 79,448 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 79,089 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 78,889 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,723 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,122 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 77,949 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 77,223 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 76,336 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2007 74,960 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 73,848 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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TTF 435M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TTF 435M, 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 TTF 435M registered?

TTF 435M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is TTF 435M safe to buy?

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