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FLV 747L

1973 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,735 mi
Last recorded34,735 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLV 747L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 34,735 miles

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside headlight aim on upper limits

Rear LIGHT UNITS VERY SLIGHT FLICKER

Pass 24 Sep 2016 34,676 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 34,593 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 34,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,536 miles

nearside rear tyre split in sidewall

Fail 11 Apr 2014 34,532 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre split in sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2013 34,424 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 34,387 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 34,294 miles

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

floors coroded in several places

Fail 8 May 2010 34,291 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

floors coroded in several places

Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,169 miles

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

exhaust smoke at fast idle

Pass 16 May 2007 34,138 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 33,954 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 33,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

near side rear tyre cracking in inner sidewall

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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FLV 747L is a 1973 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FLV 747L, 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 FLV 747L?

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What year was FLV 747L registered?

FLV 747L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 10 January 1973.

Is FLV 747L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLV 747L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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