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EMS 202L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,595 mi
Last recorded94,595 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMS 202L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,595 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 94,595 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,999 miles

Nearside front headlamp slightly loose

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,912 miles

Offside Front top king pin bush has small play.

rear axle leaking oil.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,267 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil ;leaks from engine, alternator rubbing through a coolant pipe, steering coloumn very close to wiring and has been rubbing on it

Fail 24 Oct 2014 93,267 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil ;leaks from engine, alternator rubbing through a coolant pipe, steering coloumn very close to wiring and has been rubbing on it

Pass 16 Aug 2006 78,074 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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EMS 202L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EMS 202L, 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 EMS 202L registered?

EMS 202L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is EMS 202L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMS 202L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EMS 202L have outstanding finance?

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