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OUR 338L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,966 mi
Last recorded19,966 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUR 338L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 19,966 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 19,491 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 18,913 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 18,247 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 17,340 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 16,640 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 15,630 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 14,576 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 13,797 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 12,897 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,116 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 9,528 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 7,571 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 5,432 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 2,905 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 2,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 498 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 93,817 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 93,817 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 90,728 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 88,889 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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OUR 338L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OUR 338L, 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 OUR 338L registered?

OUR 338L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 18 June 1973.

Is OUR 338L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUR 338L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OUR 338L have outstanding finance?

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