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SEJ 462M

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,338 mi
Last recorded48,338 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEJ 462M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,338 miles

Both Rear tyres Slight Cracking & Splitting

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Front To Rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil Leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,191 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil Leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,059 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Offside front tyre wearing thin

Slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,049 miles

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,028 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,865 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,499 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,112 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 45,112 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,048 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,626 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 42,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,304 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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SEJ 462M is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SEJ 462M, 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 SEJ 462M registered?

SEJ 462M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 8 August 1973.

Is SEJ 462M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEJ 462M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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