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PAN 945L

1973 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,385 mi
Last recorded15,385 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAN 945L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 15,385 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 14,989 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 14,769 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 14,428 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 14,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,476 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 13,328 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 12,869 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 12,869 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 12,733 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 11,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,033 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 10,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 10,194 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 8,030 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 8,030 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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PAN 945L is a 1973 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PAN 945L, 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 PAN 945L registered?

PAN 945L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 22 March 1973.

Is PAN 945L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAN 945L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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