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YEA 390M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

24,868 mi
Last recorded24,868 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEA 390M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 24,868 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 24,777 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 24,690 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 24,395 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 24,315 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 24,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 24,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 23,802 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Trunnion worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2017 23,038 miles

Center rear exhaust rubber starting to split

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,251 miles

Centre exhaust mount splitting

Nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Play in handbrake linkage pivot at rear axle

Slight bind on offside front brake

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 22,251 miles

Centre exhaust mount splitting

Nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Play in handbrake linkage pivot at rear axle

Slight bind on offside front brake

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 13 May 2015 21,584 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,437 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,697 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,828 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 18,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,896 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 17,150 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 15,841 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 May 2008 14,496 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 12,763 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 11,166 miles

both front shock absorbers, lever bushes worn to limit.

slight play o/s steering rack

slight rear brake imbalance o/s > n/s.

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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YEA 390M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YEA 390M, 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 YEA 390M registered?

YEA 390M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 22 March 1974.

Is YEA 390M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEA 390M shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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