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ERL 302K

1983 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,549 mi
Last recorded70,549 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1983 MG Midget70,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 302K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,474 miles

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

ns front brake binding slightly

ns front brake hose close to tyre on full lock

Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,326 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever mounting slightly weak

ns front brake hose close to tyre/wheel on full lock

Pass 31 Aug 2007 70,060 miles

as tested

Fail 30 Aug 2007 70,056 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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ERL 302K is a 1983 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 70,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ERL 302K, 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 43 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ERL 302K registered?

ERL 302K is a 1983 MG Midget, first registered on 20 September 1983.

Is ERL 302K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERL 302K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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