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PEL 466M

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,439 mi
Last recorded35,439 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEL 466M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 35,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint cover damaged/deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 34,825 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 34,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint cover damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2017 33,610 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,201 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 33,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,043 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 33,038 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,875 miles

slight lift in both front king pin assemblies

Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,392 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 31,564 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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PEL 466M is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PEL 466M, 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 PEL 466M registered?

PEL 466M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 22 February 1974.

Is PEL 466M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEL 466M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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