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MHY 545L

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,862 mi
Last recorded11,862 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

RegistrationMHY 545L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 11,862 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 11,861 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 11,180 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 10,420 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 10,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 8,500 miles

o/s rear halfshaft seal leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2014 8,311 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s rear halfshaft seal leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,254 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 20 Jun 2013 6,192 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 Jun 2012 4,013 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 3,188 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 3,188 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MHY 545L is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MHY 545L, 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 MHY 545L registered?

MHY 545L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 18 May 1973.

Is MHY 545L safe to buy?

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