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PBJ 410M

1973 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,036 mi
Last recorded21,036 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBJ 410M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 21,036 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2025 20,066 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers, leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2025 20,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both washers not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers, leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 18,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 17,037 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 16,024 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 14,863 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 14,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 13,824 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 12,564 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 11,925 miles

Front Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2016 10,714 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 9,421 miles

One rear exhaust support broken,system still considered to be secure.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 7,840 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 7,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

All tyres perished & cracking on tread area's, no cords visible.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 7,705 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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PBJ 410M is a 1973 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PBJ 410M, 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 PBJ 410M registered?

PBJ 410M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is PBJ 410M safe to buy?

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