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SBO 273H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,961 mi
Last recorded8,961 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBO 273H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 8,961 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 7,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 6,773 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 5,396 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 5,396 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 4,930 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 4,203 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 3,647 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 2,953 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 1,886 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 1,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 87,805 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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SBO 273H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 SBO 273H, 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 56 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 SBO 273H?

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What year was SBO 273H registered?

SBO 273H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 19 January 1970.

Is SBO 273H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBO 273H shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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