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YUY 565M

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,564 mi
Last recorded6,564 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 565M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 6,564 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 6,518 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 6,495 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 6,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

offside front floor corroded, not in prescribed area

Pass 26 Mar 2015 6,468 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 18 Mar 2014 6,450 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 6,422 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 6,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,371 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 6,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 6,208 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,168 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 5,817 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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YUY 565M is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YUY 565M, 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 YUY 565M registered?

YUY 565M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 23 January 1974.

Is YUY 565M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUY 565M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YUY 565M have outstanding finance?

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