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EPO 763L

1973 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,767 mi
Last recorded44,767 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPO 763L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,767 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre slightly perished

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 23 Nov 2012 44,709 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside 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 Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre slightly perished

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,865 miles

o/s/f wheel slightly loose on splines

Fail 16 Dec 2009 37,865 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/f wheel slightly loose on splines

Pass 24 Dec 2008 35,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 35,154 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear wheel bearings not checked as excessive binding of rear brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 35,151 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 763L is a 1973 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 763L, 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 763L?

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What year was EPO 763L registered?

EPO 763L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 19 June 1973.

Is EPO 763L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPO 763L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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