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RYE 283L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,433 mi
Last recorded25,433 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYE 283L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 25,433 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 25,275 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 25,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 25,072 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,840 miles

Advise oil over rear brake back plate area.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 24,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 24,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,090 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 23,934 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 23,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,349 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,125 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 22,749 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 22,626 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 22,294 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 22,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 21,885 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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RYE 283L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RYE 283L, 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

How do I check the history of RYE 283L?

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What year was RYE 283L registered?

RYE 283L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is RYE 283L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYE 283L shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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