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MCG 797L

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,521 mi
Last recorded39,521 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCG 797L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle slight seepage of oil

bulkhead slight surface corrosion

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 39,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bulkhead surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bulkhead slight surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,248 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 39,237 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bulkhead slightly corroded( surface) master cylinder

Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,149 miles

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

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

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

bulkhead and inner wing surface corrosion brake master cylinder area

Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

bulkhead and inner wing surface corrosion brake master cylinder area

rear fuel tank becoming slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both rear leaf springs slightly worn

offside bulkhead surface corrosion around pedal box mountings

rear axle oil leak

rear fuel pipes next to fuel pump cracked and perished (not leaking)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear axle straps deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked and perished

offside bulkhead surface corrosion around pedal box mountings and both lower spring mountings

rear axle slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 38,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear axle straps deteriorated

ignition warning light stays on when running

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked and perished

offside bulkhead surface corrosion around pedal box mountings and both lower spring mountings

rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished

bulkhead surface corrosion offside pedal box mountings and both front lower spring mountings

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,233 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished

centre exhaust mounting split not supporting exhaust

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear exhaust mounting split and perished

rear diff slight oil leak

surface corrosion offside bulkhead pedal box mountings and both front lower spring mountings

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished

offside rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

rear diff oil leak

slight play in offside front lower fulcrum

surface corrosion offside bulkhead pedal box mountings and both front lower spring mountings

Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished

rear diff oil leak

slight play in offside front steering rack

surface corrosion offside bulkhead pedal box mounting

very slight play in offside front lower fulcrum

Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front track rod ends gaiters split

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished

rear diff oil leak

slight play in offside front steering rack

slight wear in offside front lower fulcrum

surface corrosion offside bulkhead pedal box mounting

Fail 20 Jul 2007 37,397 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front trackrod ends gaiters split

both rear tyres becoming slightly cracked and perished

rear diff oil leak

slight play in offside front steering rack

slight wear in offside front lower fulcrum

surface corrosion offside bulkhead pedal box mounting

Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,190 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished

metal ends of both front brake hoses starting to corrode

oil leak diff

some wear offside front lower fulcrum

surface corrosion offside bulkhead pedal box mounting area

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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MCG 797L is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MCG 797L, 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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MCG 797L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 2 April 1973.

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