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CSG 147L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,557 mi
Last recorded11,557 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSG 147L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 11,557 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 11,354 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 11,210 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 11,025 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 10,629 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,946 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 8,789 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 7,640 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 6,695 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 5,453 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 42,220 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 4,154 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2006 3,469 miles

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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CSG 147L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CSG 147L, 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

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What year was CSG 147L registered?

CSG 147L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is CSG 147L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSG 147L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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