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MVK 430L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,167 mi
Last recorded82,167 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVK 430L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,167 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 82,167 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 82,135 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,122 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,055 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,950 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 81,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,811 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 81,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,510 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 81,496 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 80,905 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 80,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 80,329 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 79,593 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 79,166 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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MVK 430L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MVK 430L, 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 MVK 430L registered?

MVK 430L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 13 March 1973.

Is MVK 430L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVK 430L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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