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AFV 848L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,390 mi
Last recorded4,390 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFV 848L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 4,390 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 4,385 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Inner Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Inner Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 3,507 miles

Centre Front engine oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 3,507 miles

Electrical wiring insecure wiper motor (1.9.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure headlamp loom (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Centre Front coolant leak

Centre Front engine oil leak

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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AFV 848L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AFV 848L, 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 AFV 848L registered?

AFV 848L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is AFV 848L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFV 848L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFV 848L have outstanding finance?

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