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DBP 893L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,004 mi
Last recorded28,004 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBP 893L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 28,004 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sighs of corrosion on the underside

Pass 29 Oct 2015 27,757 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

signs of corrosion on the underside

Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,557 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2014 27,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight play in nearside front trunion

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2013 26,798 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2012 25,855 miles

signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,420 miles

nearside front trunion / kingpin has slight play

rear axle leaking oil from a seal

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,133 miles

n/s/f kingpin / trunion has slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,464 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 22,463 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 21,772 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,812 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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DBP 893L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DBP 893L, 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 DBP 893L registered?

DBP 893L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is DBP 893L safe to buy?

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