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MVD 299L

1973 MG Midget

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,182 mi
Last recorded26,182 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVD 299L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,182 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,966 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,992 miles

front of o/s inner door sill corroding (under vehicle)

n/s wiper rubber beginning to split

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,710 miles

o/s inner door sill (below car) beginning to corrode

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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MVD 299L is a 1973 MG Midget in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MVD 299L, 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 MVD 299L registered?

MVD 299L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is MVD 299L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVD 299L shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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