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PKB 717M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,244 mi
Last recorded91,244 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKB 717M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 91,244 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2025 91,019 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2024 90,719 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 90,622 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 90,226 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 89,899 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 89,491 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 89,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,771 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,540 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 88,418 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,082 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 23 Jul 2013 87,947 miles

brake fluid reservoir cap missing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 87,819 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 87,504 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 19 Jul 2011 87,504 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in n/s & o/s king pins

Pass 15 Jul 2009 86,901 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,603 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 86,185 miles

advises given with vt30 27/07/07

Fail 27 Jul 2007 56,182 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres cracked

lift in n/s king pin

n/s & o/s front wheel bearings noisy

n/s/f suspension bump stop missing

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2006 85,777 miles

Both Track rod ends have some play

Drivers door hinges loose and bolts missing

O/S/F Tyre inner edge of tread depth low

O/S/R Tyre outer edge of tread depth low

Park brake outer cable holding bracket condition poor and cracked

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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PKB 717M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PKB 717M, 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 PKB 717M registered?

PKB 717M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 7 May 1974.

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