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CNB 262M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi
4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNB 262M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022
Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,263 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 73,486 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,004 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 71,438 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 70,960 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 70,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 70,906 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 70,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2010 70,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,983 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 68,853 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,249 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 67,524 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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CNB 262M 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 92.9%.

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 CNB 262M, 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 CNB 262M?

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What year was CNB 262M registered?

CNB 262M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 17 August 1973.

Is CNB 262M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNB 262M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CNB 262M have outstanding finance?

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