1974 MG MIDGET1.3L PETROL

The vehicle is currently in a state of significant roadworthiness concern with no valid MOT recorded for the past thirteen years. The last recorded test in July 2013 at 29,519 miles resulted in a failure with multiple critical structural and mechanical defects. This represents a worsening trend compared to the clean 2011 certificate. Given the long lapse in professional testing and the severity of the final recorded advisories, the car cannot be considered roadworthy without a comprehensive mechanical and structural overhaul. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 52-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 568 miles per year. The data shows the car remained largely static between 2010 and 2013, covering only 318 miles over a three-year span. While low mileage often suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, it also indicates the vehicle has sat for long periods, which frequently leads to perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and internal engine corrosion—issues consistent with the fluid leaks and perished noted in the later records. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis. The 2013 failure highlighted excessive corrosion on the offside front seat belt anchorage and offside rear suspension spring mounting, which are critical safety points. The record also notes extensive patch welding hidden under thick underseal, a major red flag that often masks deep structural rot in the floorpans. You must strip away old underseal to inspect the bubbling wheel arch lips and the underside for thinning metal or perforation. Mechanical attention is also required for the suspension and braking systems. Recurring issues with play in trunnion joints, lower wishbone bushes, and shock absorbers suggest the suspension geometry is likely worn out. The final test also flagged engine and gearbox oil leaks alongside a coolant weep from the heater hose, indicating neglected seals and gaskets. Because the car has not been tested in over a decade, all fluid lines, hoses, and tyres should be treated as perished regardless of their visual appearance.