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PFH 426L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,848 mi
Last recorded58,848 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFH 426L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Slight oil leak from o/s/r hub seal

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Signs of a oil leak from hub seal.

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust mount broken, system still secure.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 58,716 miles

Both front wheel bearings very slightly play.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken not resulting excessive movment or insecurity or exhaust system.

Signs on oil leak from offside rear hub seal

Fail 11 Aug 2015 58,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front wheel bearings very slightly play.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken not resulting excessive movment or insecurity or exhaust system.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,691 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,608 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 58,574 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,534 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 58,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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PFH 426L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PFH 426L, 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 PFH 426L registered?

PFH 426L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 12 January 1973.

Is PFH 426L safe to buy?

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