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CET 303L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,615 mi
Last recorded59,615 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCET 303L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 59,615 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 59,615 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,608 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 59,302 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 58,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 58,360 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 58,346 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 May 2009 56,613 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 56,083 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 May 2008 56,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 830 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 52,182 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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CET 303L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CET 303L, 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 CET 303L registered?

CET 303L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 18 March 1973.

Is CET 303L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CET 303L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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