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CNM 640L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,322 mi
Last recorded28,322 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNM 640L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,322 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,291 miles

parking brake travel almost to stop

Pass 16 May 2007 28,277 miles

excessive welding underside and undersilled check every 4 months

Fail 9 May 2007 28,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

excessive welding underside and undersilled check every 4 mounths

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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CNM 640L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 CNM 640L, 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 CNM 640L?

You can check the full history of CNM 640L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CNM 640L registered?

CNM 640L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 6 June 1973.

Is CNM 640L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNM 640L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CNM 640L have outstanding finance?

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