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LNK 800L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,787 mi
Last recorded29,787 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNK 800L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,787 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 29,787 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,761 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) both sides (2.4.B.4)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 29,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) both sides (2.4.B.4)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 29,639 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe slightly corroded

Gearbox leak

Rear Diff oil leak

Rear Leaf Springs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear park brake is only operating at 60% of Nearside Rear park brake force and may require attention

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 29,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear park brake is only operating at 60% of Nearside Rear park brake force and may require attention

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,898 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,698 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 28,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,410 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 28,410 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,868 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 27,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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LNK 800L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LNK 800L, 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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What year was LNK 800L registered?

LNK 800L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is LNK 800L safe to buy?

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