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ECD 248L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,849 mi
Last recorded82,849 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECD 248L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 82,849 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,649 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle noisey

Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,352 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearide front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 82,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearide front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 82,199 miles

clutch / brake pedal pivot nut loose / worn

exhaust front pipe bracket slightly lose / worn

n/s reverse light not working

n/s/f suspension rubber bump stop badly deteriorated

n/s/r leaf spring rear shackle bush badly deteriorated

slight exhaust leak from rear silencer joint

slight free play at steering wheel

slight lift in both king pins

tread depths; both front 6.5mm, both rear 6.0mm, 155/80/13 79t

Fail 14 Jul 2016 82,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch / brake pedal pivot nut loose / worn

exhaust front pipe bracket slightly lose / worn

n/s reverse light not working

n/s/f suspension rubber bump stop badly deteriorated

n/s/r leaf spring rear shackle bush badly deteriorated

slight exhaust leak from rear silencer joint

slight free play at steering wheel

slight lift in both king pins

tread depths; both front 6.5mm, both rear 6.0mm, 155/80/13 79t

Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,102 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread.

tread depths: both front on 6.5mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 155/80/13 79T.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,080 miles

tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/r on 5.5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 155/80/13 79T.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 82,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/r on 5.5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 155/80/13 79T.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,061 miles

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

tyre tread depths all tyres 6mm 155/80R13 79T

wipers not tested due to washers not working

Fail 6 Jul 2013 82,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

tyre tread depths all tyres 6mm 155/80R13 79T

wipers not tested due to washers not working

Pass 22 Jul 2011 81,889 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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ECD 248L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ECD 248L, 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 ECD 248L registered?

ECD 248L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 7 June 1973.

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