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MJB 877L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,165 mi
Last recorded53,165 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJB 877L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,165 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,928 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 52,928 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,820 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,886 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,796 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 52,796 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,791 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,337 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 51,775 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 51,775 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,246 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 49,246 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,263 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 48,263 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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MJB 877L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJB 877L, 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 MJB 877L registered?

MJB 877L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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