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KUD 440L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,178 mi
Last recorded17,178 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUD 440L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 17,178 miles

deterioration of rear spring bushes

loose spoke n/s front wheel

wear in o/s lower king pin bushes

Fail 3 May 2016 17,178 miles

Fuel system component insecure FUEL PUMP (7.2.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DETERIORATION OF REAR SPRING BUSHES

HT LEADS FOULING STEERING COLUMN.

ONE LOOSE SPOKE ON N/S FRONT WHEEL

WEAR IN O/S LOWER KINK PIN BUSHES

Pass 3 Apr 2015 16,897 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 16,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 23 Dec 2009 16,867 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 10 May 2007 16,091 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,046 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak from halfshaft oilseal,

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 25 Aug 2005 16,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KUD 440L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KUD 440L, 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

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What year was KUD 440L registered?

KUD 440L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is KUD 440L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUD 440L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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