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FKF 457L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,514 mi
Last recorded75,514 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKF 457L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,514 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Gearbox area ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,132 miles

both front bearings play

chassis signs of corrosion

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,131 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front bearings play

chassis signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,891 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,703 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,418 miles

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 9 Apr 2014 74,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,121 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 74,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,559 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,320 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty

front subframe rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2011 73,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underside of vehicle rusty

front subframe rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2010 72,998 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,577 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 72,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,426 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 72,348 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 72,023 miles

both front king pins show movement

check to front brake pad visuall

emmision results just satisfac tory for test

front suspension arms show heavy surface rust

lower effort to o/s park brake

movement is imminent to steering rack

o/s steering rack gaiter contaminated no apparent fault on time of test

small amount of out of balance to front service brakes

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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FKF 457L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FKF 457L, 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.

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FKF 457L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is FKF 457L safe to buy?

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