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MMO 832L

1973 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,638 mi
Last recorded13,638 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMO 832L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 13,638 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 13 Jul 2017 13,633 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking back plate covered in brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 21 Nov 2014 12,559 miles

Rear brake application slightly uneven (28%)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 12,556 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nearside rear brake back plate oil covered

Pass 16 Nov 2013 8,852 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 6,734 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 6,714 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MMO 832L is a 1973 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MMO 832L, 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 MMO 832L registered?

MMO 832L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 29 January 1973.

Is MMO 832L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMO 832L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MMO 832L have outstanding finance?

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