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LOT 823L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,920 mi
Last recorded3,920 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOT 823L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 3,920 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 13,873 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 3,846 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 3,597 miles

o/s/r axel has slight leak

Fail 17 May 2013 3,591 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

o/s/r axel has slight leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 2,764 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 2,661 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 2,070 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 2,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2007 1,852 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

offside rear brake backplate wet with oil.

Pass 29 May 2007 1,852 miles

offside rear brake backplate wet with oil.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 1,010 miles

some lift in o/s king pin onto thrusts oil leak on o/s rear hub

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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LOT 823L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LOT 823L, 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 LOT 823L registered?

LOT 823L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is LOT 823L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOT 823L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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