CarVerify

Free Car Check

CJV 303L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,680 mi
Last recorded31,680 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJV 303L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 31,680 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,860 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 30,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,994 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 29,994 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jun 2018 29,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wetness behind the brake backing plate

Pass 9 Jun 2017 28,885 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 26,688 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 26,688 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel area (3.6.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 28,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,048 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 15 May 2013 23,222 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 22,631 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 19,839 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 19,666 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rack end has slight play

Pass 6 May 2009 15,097 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,612 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,231 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 6,856 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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CJV 303L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CJV 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

How do I check the history of CJV 303L?

You can check the full history of CJV 303L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CJV 303L registered?

CJV 303L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is CJV 303L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJV 303L shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CJV 303L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CJV 303L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.