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ABW 298K

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,888 mi
Last recorded10,888 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 298K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 10,888 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 10,525 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 9,718 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 8,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 6,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 5,971 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 5,670 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 5,497 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 4,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

transmission slight fluid seepage

Fail 26 Oct 2011 4,832 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

transmission slight fluid seepage

Pass 28 Jun 2010 4,629 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 4,083 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 3,010 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 340 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ABW 298K is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 ABW 298K, 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 53 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 ABW 298K registered?

ABW 298K is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 20 March 1973.

Is ABW 298K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 298K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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