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PGJ 406L

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,455 mi
Last recorded75,455 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGJ 406L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 75,455 miles

General surface corrosion front subframe

Handbrake cable securing nut loose but the cable is still secure to tunnel

Nearside Bump stop fallen into spring

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

Offside Front Brake grabbing slightly

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

Rust around inside edge of boot floor

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

Fail 22 May 2017 75,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

General surface corrosion front subframe

Handbrake cable securing nut loose but the cable is still secure to tunnel

Nearside Bump stop fallen into spring

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

Offside Front Brake grabbing slightly

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

Rust around inside edge of boot floor

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 75,437 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,034 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,803 miles

slight oil leak on osr axle hub seal

Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight rust by nsr forward spring mount

Fail 26 Jun 2009 74,034 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight rust by nsr forward spring mount

Pass 18 Jun 2008 73,766 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 72,779 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 72,480 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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PGJ 406L is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PGJ 406L, 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.

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PGJ 406L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 23 March 1973.

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