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YYY 385M

1974 MG Midget

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,040 mi
Last recorded32,040 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYY 385M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,040 miles

hand brake borderline

advise wiring under rear of car insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,981 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,665 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,532 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 30,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 30,333 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 30,332 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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YYY 385M is a 1974 MG Midget in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YYY 385M, 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 YYY 385M registered?

YYY 385M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 7 January 1974.

Is YYY 385M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYY 385M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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