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SGK 477L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,816 mi
Last recorded93,816 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGK 477L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,816 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,348 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 93,004 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 92,583 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 91,785 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 91,011 miles

main beam tell tale inop

Fail 26 Jun 2008 90,896 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

main beam tell tale inop

Pass 23 Mar 2007 90,437 miles

n/s/f bottom trunion has slight play and o/s/f king pin has slight lift

Pass 3 Jun 2006 90,369 miles

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

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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SGK 477L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SGK 477L, 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 SGK 477L registered?

SGK 477L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is SGK 477L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGK 477L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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