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DUO 618L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,592 mi
Last recorded42,592 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUO 618L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,592 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on right hand sill

Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,568 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 42,568 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,407 miles

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

light rumble right hand front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,310 miles

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

light rumble in right hand front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Oct 2011 42,241 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light wear in r/h front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,241 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

light wear in r/h front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,984 miles

1. light wear in r/h front wheel bearing. 2. light play in r/h king pin

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,685 miles

1.light play in r/h front wheel bearing. 2 brake fluid level low

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,324 miles

1. light free play in r/h kingpin

Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,172 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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DUO 618L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DUO 618L, 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.

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What year was DUO 618L registered?

DUO 618L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 6 April 1973.

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