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YEA 399M

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

18,356 mi
Last recorded18,356 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEA 399M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 18,356 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 18,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has lump in outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing is corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 17,626 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 17,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective n/s and o/s (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wing panel (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 15,519 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 15,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 13,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 13,308 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,559 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 10,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2012 10,336 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 10,009 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 9,697 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 9,361 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 9,360 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 9,047 miles

vehicle is heaverly undersealed

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 399M is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YEA 399M, 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 YEA 399M registered?

YEA 399M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 27 March 1974.

Is YEA 399M safe to buy?

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