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LFR 173T

1978 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,479 mi
Last recorded92,479 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFR 173T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,479 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 92,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 92,183 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 92,176 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 91,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,555 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 91,506 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,135 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 90,968 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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LFR 173T is a 1978 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 LFR 173T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFR 173T registered?

LFR 173T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 15 August 1978.

Is LFR 173T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFR 173T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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