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CCD 652L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,076 mi
Last recorded19,076 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCD 652L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,076 miles

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

rear floor area corroded both sides,(not in prescribed area ).

Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,018 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis inner boot side panel corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis boot side panel corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear QUARTER PANELS CORRODED

Rear QUARTER PANELS CORRODED

Fail 27 Aug 2015 19,013 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaks (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis inner boot side panel corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis boot side panel corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 19,011 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery clamp not fitted

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2013 18,951 miles

cracking in tyres n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r

Fail 25 Jun 2013 18,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

cracking in tyres n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r

Pass 14 Oct 2011 18,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 17,851 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 17,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 16,768 miles

Brake discs corroded.

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing.

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer routed close to fuel tank at O/S.

Vertical play in N/S trunnion assembly.

Wiper blades deteriorated , wipers not self parking.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 16,765 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroded.

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing.

Fliud loss at N/S/R hub.

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer routed close to fuel tank at O/S.

Vertical play in N/S trunnion assembly.

Wiper blades deteriorated , wipers not self parking.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 15,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 15,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,075 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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CCD 652L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CCD 652L, 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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What year was CCD 652L registered?

CCD 652L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 5 January 1973.

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