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KHU 81L

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,703 mi
Last recorded43,703 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHU 81L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 43,703 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 43,468 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 43,257 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 43,108 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 43,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,882 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 42,529 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 42,374 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,493 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,370 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,931 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,207 miles

condition o/s/f steering rack gaiter

lift in both front king pins

oil leak on engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,604 miles

condition off side steering rack gaiter

lift and movement in off side front king pin

oil leak on engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,971 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 38,596 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,344 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,061 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,821 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,222 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,190 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 37,189 miles

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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KHU 81L is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 KHU 81L, 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 KHU 81L?

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What year was KHU 81L registered?

KHU 81L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is KHU 81L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHU 81L shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KHU 81L have outstanding finance?

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