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EHH 417L

1973 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,709 mi
Last recorded95,709 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHH 417L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 95,709 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 95,702 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 94,778 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 94,778 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 May 2016 94,459 miles

Bonnet Secondry safety catch not fitted

Exhaust Mount broken but exaust still supported

Fail 8 Aug 2015 94,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear parking brake low reading

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 93,405 miles

The O/S handbrake lever is worn.

The O/S/F wiring loom grommet is not secure. (Loom starting to rub on the metal frame.)

The bottom hose is fouling the O/S/F shock.

The clutch flexi pipe is fouling the chassis.

strengthening plate missing from the N/S top seat belt mount.

Fail 21 Jun 2014 93,384 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

The O/S handbrake lever is worn.

The O/S/F wiring loom grommet is not secure. (Loom starting to rub on the metal frame.)

The bottom hose is fouling the O/S/F shock.

The clutch flexi pipe is fouling the chassis.

strengthening plate missing from the N/S top seat belt mount.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,681 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 92,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 92,342 miles

osf tyre poor

Fail 11 Aug 2012 92,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf tyre poor

Fail 10 Sep 2011 91,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres sidewall perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake discs pitted

offside rear axle check starpe worn

Pass 10 Sep 2011 91,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres sidewall perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake discs pitted

offside rear axle check starpe worn

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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EHH 417L is a 1973 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EHH 417L, 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 EHH 417L registered?

EHH 417L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 27 June 1973.

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