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TVK 720M

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,907 mi
Last recorded37,907 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVK 720M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 37,907 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 37,281 miles

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,930 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underseal on brake pipes and underside of the vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,316 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,491 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,054 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 34,365 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 34,129 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,926 miles

play n/s/f steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2005 32,928 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 32,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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TVK 720M is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TVK 720M, 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 TVK 720M registered?

TVK 720M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is TVK 720M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVK 720M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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