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CCA 702L

1973 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

3,906 mi
Last recorded3,906 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 702L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 3,906 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 3,802 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 3,700 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 3,486 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 3,337 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 3,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 3,207 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 3,198 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 3,090 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 2,927 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 2,721 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 2,477 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 2,477 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 2,318 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 2,003 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 1,773 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 1,773 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

major leak from engine area

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 702L is a 1973 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 702L, 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 CCA 702L registered?

CCA 702L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is CCA 702L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCA 702L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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