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PFF 999L

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,673 mi
Last recorded14,673 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
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

RegistrationPFF 999L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight play in steering rack, offside.

Pass 8 May 2009 13,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside front wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 5 May 2009 13,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside front wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 13,277 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 13,075 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 12,777 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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PFF 999L is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PFF 999L, 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 PFF 999L registered?

PFF 999L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 11 May 1973.

Is PFF 999L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFF 999L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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