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MHU 482L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

6,335 mi
Last recorded6,335 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHU 482L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 6,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 6,228 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 6,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 5,911 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 5,518 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 5,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 5,356 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 5,283 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 5,268 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 5,164 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 5,145 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 5,136 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 4,806 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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MHU 482L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MHU 482L, 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

How do I check the history of MHU 482L?

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What year was MHU 482L registered?

MHU 482L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is MHU 482L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHU 482L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MHU 482L have outstanding finance?

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