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PDD 904M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,299 mi
Last recorded89,299 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDD 904M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 89,299 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted SECURING BOLTS LOCK TABS NOT LOCKED. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,127 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in the downpipe y piece (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,075 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 89,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,030 miles

slight leak from front carburreta

Pass 30 Jul 2012 88,963 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 88,963 miles

Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 88,960 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery insecure

drivers floor holed by corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,716 miles

advise nsf suspension joint greased and ok at time of test

advise osf floor corroded but not in prescribed area

advise slight corrosion around drain bung in osr floor

Fail 15 Jun 2010 88,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise osf floor corroded but not in prescribed area

advise slight corrosion around drain bung in osr floor

Pass 31 Mar 2009 88,244 miles

advise osf floor pan corroded

advise surface corrosion on nsf and osf inner wings

Fail 30 Mar 2009 88,244 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise osf floor pan corroded

advise surface corrosion on nsf and osf inner wings

Pass 3 May 2007 88,139 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 88,139 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror missing

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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PDD 904M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PDD 904M, 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 PDD 904M registered?

PDD 904M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 7 March 1974.

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