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ANW 543M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,889 mi
Last recorded76,889 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANW 543M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 76,889 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,053 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 60,047 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,528 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 53,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,628 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle nearside slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,133 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,763 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,032 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,716 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2007 48,926 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 47,695 miles

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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ANW 543M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ANW 543M, 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 ANW 543M registered?

ANW 543M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 17 September 1973.

Is ANW 543M safe to buy?

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