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CFS 5L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,286 mi
Last recorded25,286 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFS 5L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2017 25,286 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 25,075 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 24,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,526 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,305 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,968 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,614 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,258 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,996 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,662 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 22,150 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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CFS 5L 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 100%.

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 CFS 5L, 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 CFS 5L?

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What year was CFS 5L registered?

CFS 5L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 4 January 1973.

Is CFS 5L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFS 5L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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