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MMV 185L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,969 mi
Last recorded16,969 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMV 185L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 16,969 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 16,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 16,122 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 15,796 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 15,205 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,878 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 13,918 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 12,866 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,641 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 11,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 11,144 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,460 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 9,460 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 8,523 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 6,835 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 6,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,630 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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MMV 185L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MMV 185L, 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 MMV 185L registered?

MMV 185L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 2 May 1973.

Is MMV 185L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMV 185L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MMV 185L have outstanding finance?

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