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BEE 657L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,476 mi
Last recorded14,476 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEE 657L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 14,476 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 11,882 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,565 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 7,502 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 4,728 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 2,467 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,874 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 98,003 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2007 95,295 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 91,972 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 91,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BEE 657L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BEE 657L, 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

How do I check the history of BEE 657L?

You can check the full history of BEE 657L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BEE 657L registered?

BEE 657L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is BEE 657L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEE 657L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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