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PHA 642M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,387 mi
Last recorded26,387 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHA 642M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,387 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,263 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 26,250 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 26,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 26,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 24,963 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,963 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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PHA 642M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PHA 642M, 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

How do I check the history of PHA 642M?

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What year was PHA 642M registered?

PHA 642M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 25 March 1974.

Is PHA 642M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHA 642M shows 8 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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