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EPO 455L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,600 mi
Last recorded85,600 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPO 455L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,600 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 85,600 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,761 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,492 miles

Offside Rear axle check strap splitting

Fail 15 Mar 2016 83,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing split pin (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear axle check strap splitting

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,099 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 82,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,452 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,157 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,538 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,011 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 80,299 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 80,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 79,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 79,005 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 78,395 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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EPO 455L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EPO 455L, 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

How do I check the history of EPO 455L?

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What year was EPO 455L registered?

EPO 455L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 20 June 1973.

Is EPO 455L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPO 455L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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