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HFC 626N

1974 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,616 mi
Last recorded30,616 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget 150057,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFC 626N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 30,616 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in trunion (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering column bush worn

Fail 6 Jul 2018 30,616 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering column bush worn

Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,613 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 30,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 30,581 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 30,578 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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HFC 626N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 57,731 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFC 626N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 52 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFC 626N registered?

HFC 626N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 December 1974.

Is HFC 626N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFC 626N shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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