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MVA 394L

1973 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

11,562 mi
Last recorded11,562 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVA 394L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 11,562 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 11,562 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 3 May 2018 5,554 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 2,327 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 2,325 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 2,302 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 2,191 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 2,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 2,095 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MVA 394L is a 1973 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MVA 394L, 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 MVA 394L registered?

MVA 394L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 2 April 1973.

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