MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fuel delivery pipe starting to corrode
fuel tank starting to corrode
general underbody surface corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
both rear axel straps adrift
front panel corroded
rear axel straps adrift
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
rear axel straps adrift
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LFD 551L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 LFD 551L, 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.
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How do I check the history of LFD 551L?
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What year was LFD 551L registered?
LFD 551L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 23 February 1973.
Is LFD 551L safe to buy?
The MOT history for LFD 551L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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