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PBP 462M

1973 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,326 mi
Last recorded75,326 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBP 462M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,774 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r brake backing plate damp

Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,332 miles

Nearside rear brake backing plate is damp

Oil leak

Play on offside inner steering knuckle

Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,320 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 73,320 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,235 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 72,232 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,316 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r brake backing plate damp

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,684 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,398 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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PBP 462M is a 1973 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PBP 462M, 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 PBP 462M registered?

PBP 462M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 8 November 1973.

Is PBP 462M safe to buy?

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