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URD 252N

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,923 mi
Last recorded52,923 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURD 252N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,923 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,857 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,472 miles

offside parking brake performance low

Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,222 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion to rear fuel pipe

Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,815 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 51,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,631 miles

Slight binding to both front brakes

Pass 8 Aug 2005 51,433 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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URD 252N is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 URD 252N, 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 URD 252N registered?

URD 252N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 12 August 1974.

Is URD 252N safe to buy?

The MOT history for URD 252N shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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