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PWS 273M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,297 mi
Last recorded89,297 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWS 273M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 89,297 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting loose

Pass 14 Jun 2019 89,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear traces of oil from behind back plate

Fail 11 Jun 2019 89,245 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel pipe insecure near to propshaft (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear traces of oil from behind back plate

Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,995 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 88,995 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 88,812 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 88,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 86,856 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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PWS 273M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 PWS 273M, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PWS 273M registered?

PWS 273M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 2 May 1974.

Is PWS 273M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWS 273M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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