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YAR 705M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,318 mi
Last recorded73,318 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAR 705M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 73,318 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure fuel pump loom (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,151 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner track rod

signs of light corrosion thoughout floor pan

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,418 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 68,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,338 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 68,338 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YAR 705M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YAR 705M, 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 YAR 705M registered?

YAR 705M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 21 June 1974.

Is YAR 705M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAR 705M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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