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COD 198L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,059 mi
Last recorded27,059 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOD 198L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 27,059 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 27,027 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 27,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 26,968 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 26,942 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 26,658 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,138 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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COD 198L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 COD 198L, 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 COD 198L?

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What year was COD 198L registered?

COD 198L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 30 April 1973.

Is COD 198L safe to buy?

The MOT history for COD 198L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does COD 198L have outstanding finance?

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