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PBF 371M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,880 mi
Last recorded28,880 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBF 371M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 28,880 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 25,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 24,697 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 24,161 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 23,526 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 22,093 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 20,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 18,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,560 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,940 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,930 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 13,059 miles

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,254 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in offside rear shock arm

Pass 21 Mar 2011 11,122 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 10,255 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front lower steering trunion joints

Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,061 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,127 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 7,525 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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PBF 371M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 PBF 371M, 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

How do I check the history of PBF 371M?

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What year was PBF 371M registered?

PBF 371M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 24 October 1973.

Is PBF 371M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBF 371M shows 19 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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