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FRA 511L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,644 mi
Last recorded41,644 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 511L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,644 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,368 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,162 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 36,411 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 32,367 miles

all tyres worn,corrosion on front end,fuel tank corroded and fuel pipe corroded ,no reserve on handbrake.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 32,367 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

all tyres worn,corrosion on front end,fuel tank corroded and fuel pipe corroded ,no reserve on handbrake.

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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FRA 511L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FRA 511L, 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 FRA 511L?

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What year was FRA 511L registered?

FRA 511L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is FRA 511L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRA 511L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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