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MMA 741P

1975 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,311 mi
Last recorded56,311 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMA 741P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 56,311 miles

considerable corrosion off side rear floor

considerable corrosion off side rear inner wing

off side front wishbone inner bushes slight movement

slight movement near side front trunnion

Fail 20 May 2009 56,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

considerable corrosion off side rear floor

considerable corrosion off side rear inner wing

off side front wishbone inner bushes slight movement

slight movement near side front trunnion

Pass 20 May 2008 56,209 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 May 2008 56,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 56,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 56,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 155,686 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 55,704 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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MMA 741P is a 1975 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,422 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 MMA 741P, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MMA 741P?

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What year was MMA 741P registered?

MMA 741P is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 25 September 1975.

Is MMA 741P safe to buy?

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