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RYC 473L

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

18,116 mi
Last recorded18,116 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYC 473L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,116 miles

Slight play in O/S/R shock absorber arm

Fail 22 May 2018 18,116 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight play in O/S/R shock absorber arm

Pass 24 May 2017 18,035 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 17,551 miles

oil leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2015 17,021 miles

rear diff seal is leaking oil

Fail 17 Apr 2015 17,003 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

rear diff seal is leaking oil

Pass 14 May 2014 16,311 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 16,302 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 May 2013 15,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2012 15,124 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 15,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 5 May 2011 14,611 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 13,851 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 13,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 13,399 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 13,391 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,955 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 12,955 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,598 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 12,596 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,579 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 11,579 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2005 10,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both nearside and offside front tyres are wearing at edges

rear exhaust mount starting to seperate

Pass 13 Jun 2005 10,617 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres are wearing at edges

rear exhaust mount starting to seperate

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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RYC 473L is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 RYC 473L, 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 RYC 473L registered?

RYC 473L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 9 May 1973.

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