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FTV 290L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

20,950 mi
Last recorded20,950 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTV 290L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 20,950 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 19,948 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 18,438 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 17,671 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 16,591 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 15,828 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 14,503 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 13,171 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 13,171 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 11,307 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 10,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 9,287 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 8,049 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 6,651 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 5,559 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 4,460 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2010 3,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 2,107 miles

smoke slight from engine

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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FTV 290L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FTV 290L, 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 FTV 290L?

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What year was FTV 290L registered?

FTV 290L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 13 June 1973.

Is FTV 290L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTV 290L shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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