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XXF 750M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,546 mi
Last recorded2,546 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXF 750M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 2,546 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 2,253 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 1,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 999 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 269 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 7 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 8,241 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2011 8,241 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2010 7,984 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 7,984 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 7,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 7,038 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 7,017 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 6,753 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 5,275 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 5,274 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in tyre

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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XXF 750M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XXF 750M, 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.

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What year was XXF 750M registered?

XXF 750M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 10 July 1974.

Is XXF 750M safe to buy?

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