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LBD 180L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,906 mi
Last recorded66,906 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBD 180L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leaks

offside front bulkhead to chassis brace corroded but not considered excessive

signs of glass-fibre and body filler repairs to rear lower panels and valance

Fail 25 Jun 2018 66,905 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil leaks

offside front bulkhead to chassis brace corroded but not considered excessive

signs of glass-fibre and body filler repairs to rear lower panels and valance

Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,659 miles

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

Nearside Front play in king pin lower bush

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to rear panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front play in king pin lower bush

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front chassis to bulkhead brace corroded but not considered excessive

signs of glass-fibre repairs to rear panels

Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to rear panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to rear panel (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leaks

rear axle oil leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,000 miles

Front antiroll bar D bushes deteriorating.

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Rear leaf spring shackel bushes deteriorating.

Slight play in lower front suspension joint ,nsf and osf.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 65,685 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,158 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 64,908 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,115 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres have surface cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,750 miles

both rear tyres perished-n/s worn low on inner edge-just legal

Fail 2 Jul 2009 60,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

play in front trunnions

rear tyres perished/worn on inner edges

slight binding on o/s/f brake

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,271 miles

play in front trunnions

rear tyres perished/worn on inner edges

slight binding on o/s/f brake

slight imbalance in rear brakes

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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LBD 180L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LBD 180L, 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 LBD 180L registered?

LBD 180L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 2 July 1973.

Is LBD 180L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBD 180L shows 12 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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