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183 CPO

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

2,903 mi
Last recorded2,903 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration183 CPO
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 2,903 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 2,900 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 528 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported cable tie requires tightening. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Reverse light inoperative.

Slight oil leak at differential input.

O/S/F steering arm bolts to hub loose.

Fail 24 Mar 2023 502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion at front sill under pax door. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion closde to rear leaf spring mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion at sill under drivers door. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported cable tie requires tightening. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Reverse light inoperative.

Slight oil leak at differential input.

O/S/F steering arm bolts to hub loose.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 98,269 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 94,983 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,576 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,293 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 86,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,525 miles

fuel stains on petrol tank.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 83,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

fuel stains on petrol tank.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,041 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,401 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 82,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,501 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 77,501 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,956 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,912 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 73,912 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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183 CPO is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 183 CPO, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 183 CPO registered?

183 CPO is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is 183 CPO safe to buy?

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