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FED 235L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,163 mi
Last recorded99,163 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFED 235L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,163 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,814 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 98,813 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 98,697 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 96,710 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 94,880 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 94,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 94,836 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 94,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 92,435 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 92,430 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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FED 235L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue 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 FED 235L, 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 FED 235L?

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What year was FED 235L registered?

FED 235L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is FED 235L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FED 235L 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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