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SGJ 351L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

7,060 mi
Last recorded7,060 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGJ 351L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 7,060 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 6,828 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 6,828 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 6,637 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 6,637 miles

Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 6,088 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 5,793 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 5,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 5,216 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 4,776 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 4,414 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 4,411 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 4,107 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 4,106 miles

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 3,919 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 3,572 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 3,571 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WEAR

Pass 3 May 2011 3,212 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 3,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 2,933 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 2,933 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 2,605 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 2,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 2,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 1,833 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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SGJ 351L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SGJ 351L, 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 SGJ 351L registered?

SGJ 351L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 19 March 1973.

Is SGJ 351L safe to buy?

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