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CVN 379L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,401 mi
Last recorded28,401 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVN 379L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,401 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,444 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,269 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,131 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 24,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,820 miles

front and rear side lights worked after using switch a couple of times

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear rebound straps starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,633 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,444 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general corrosion anmd oil leaks noted.

slight play to both front trunions joints

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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CVN 379L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CVN 379L, 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 CVN 379L registered?

CVN 379L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 7 February 1973.

Is CVN 379L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVN 379L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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