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PKO 351M

1974 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,874 mi
Last recorded87,874 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKO 351M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 87,874 miles

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre`s sidewall`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 87,847 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 87,844 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 87,778 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre`s sidewall`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre`s sidewall`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 87,778 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre`s sidewall`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre`s sidewall`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 87,752 miles

Nearside Front slight play in suspension trunion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre`s edge`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 87,722 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre`s edge`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 87,716 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre`s sidewall`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,700 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 22 Jun 2020 87,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 28 May 2020 87,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch peddle rubber insecure

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,665 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre`s edge`s slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,612 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,494 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,479 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre tread uneven tread wear developing.

small hole/corrosion on drivers footwell panel.

wear evident in both front lower suspension trunions/bush,s

Fail 15 Jun 2015 87,479 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre tread uneven tread wear developing.

small hole/corrosion on drivers footwell panel.

wear evident in both front lower suspension trunions/bush,s

Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,400 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine earth strap poor condition

Fail 21 May 2014 87,400 miles

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

Centre Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine earth strap poor condition

Pass 30 May 2013 86,753 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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PKO 351M is a 1974 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PKO 351M, 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 PKO 351M registered?

PKO 351M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 14 February 1974.

Is PKO 351M safe to buy?

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