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EAM 214L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

9,190 mi
Last recorded9,190 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAM 214L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 9,190 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 9,129 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 9,112 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 9,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 9,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 9,058 miles

no reverse lights

Pass 23 Aug 2017 9,002 miles

underbody heavely undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2016 8,943 miles

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 9 Jun 2015 8,847 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 8,764 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion forming on vehical underbody

Pass 30 Apr 2013 8,643 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 8,568 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 8,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,419 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 8,253 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 8,128 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting in poor condition

slight play in nearside king pin lower bush

Pass 28 Jan 2008 7,989 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 7,989 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2006 7,960 miles

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/FRONT KING PIN

Pass 23 Nov 2005 7,907 miles

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT LOWER TRUNIONS

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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EAM 214L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EAM 214L, 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 EAM 214L registered?

EAM 214L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is EAM 214L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAM 214L shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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