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CCA 428M

1973 MG Midget

Bronze Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,778 mi
Last recorded93,778 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 428M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 93,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 92,686 miles

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,686 miles

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 92,686 miles

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,989 miles

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 92,686 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,686 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower car has some surface rust

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 92,686 miles

Centre Rear Brake pivot locking device insecure hand brake pivot. (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg to bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower car has some surface rust

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,686 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

car has some surface rust

fan belt loose

Pass 22 May 2014 92,686 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

alternater belt loose

car has a few patches of surface rust

ignition barrel playing up

Fail 22 May 2014 92,686 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

alternater belt loose

car has a few patches of surface rust

ignition barrel playing up

Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,686 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

car has a few patches of surface rust

oil leaks

Pass 25 May 2012 92,686 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

battery insecure

main beam warning light not working

Fail 24 May 2012 92,686 miles

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

battery insecure

main beam warning light not working

Fail 13 May 2011 92,624 miles

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

interior rear view mirror deteriorated.

n/s rear suspension rebound strap perished.

o/s front tyre perished.

Pass 13 May 2011 92,624 miles

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

interior rear view mirror deteriorated.

n/s rear suspension rebound strap perished.

o/s front tyre perished.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 92,312 miles

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

suspect front propshaft universal joint worn.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 92,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

battery insecure

interior mirror deteriorated.

o/s front tyre perished.

o/s headlamp bezel missing.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 92,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

rear exhaust silencer has a loose baffle

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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CCA 428M is a 1973 MG Midget in Bronze with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CCA 428M, 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.

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CCA 428M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 September 1973.

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