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LDC 432L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,991 mi
Last recorded4,991 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDC 432L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 4,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in both inner rack joints

Slight play in both kingpins

Fail 22 Sep 2017 4,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in both inner rack joints

Slight play in both kingpins

Pass 28 Jun 2016 4,737 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both nearside wheel rim beads have slight damage

front number plate has slight damage

horn operation poor

Fail 26 Jun 2014 4,689 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate has slight damage

horn operation poor

Pass 26 Jun 2014 4,689 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate has slight damage

horn operation poor

Pass 3 Sep 2011 4,682 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 4,331 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 4,211 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 3,898 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 3,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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LDC 432L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LDC 432L, 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 LDC 432L registered?

LDC 432L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is LDC 432L safe to buy?

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