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PRX 477B

1964 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,696 mi
Last recorded53,696 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1964 MG Midget36,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRX 477B
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 53,696 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 53,696 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,793 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

previous welding repairs to floors

Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,632 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

lot of underseal on underside of car painted over surface rust

Fail 26 Jun 2008 52,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

lot of underseal on underside of car painted over surface rust

bonnet lid will not shut properly

Pass 3 Aug 2006 52,485 miles

handbrake lever slightly loose

slight corrosion on both outer floor to sill panels. †

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wing panel. †

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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PRX 477B is a 1964 MG Midget in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1964 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 36,142 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 PRX 477B, 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 62 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 PRX 477B registered?

PRX 477B is a 1964 MG Midget, first registered on 5 March 1964.

Is PRX 477B safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRX 477B shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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