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FAU 828L

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,320 mi
Last recorded19,320 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAU 828L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,320 miles

both front trunnion bushes have slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2015 19,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

has had a lot of welding repairs to floors but might need more repairs soon on os floor and spring mount

Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,008 miles

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

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

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

has had a lot of welding repairs to floors but might need more repairs soon on os floor and spring mount

Pass 2 Apr 2014 18,448 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,082 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 18,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,236 miles

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

slight play in offside front and nearside front lower suspension joints

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,938 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear axle tie strap nut loose

Fail 2 Aug 2011 16,938 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear axle tie strap nut loose

Pass 30 Jul 2010 16,610 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 16,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,451 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 16,451 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in offside front king pin lower trunion.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,956 miles

Slight play in n/s/f king pin. †Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,752 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 15,752 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Body filler throughout underside of vehicle.

Slight play in n/s/f lower trunion. †Offside front floor corroded and holed and been repaired by filler.

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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FAU 828L is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FAU 828L, 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 FAU 828L registered?

FAU 828L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 20 April 1973.

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