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SKR 209G

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,824 mi
Last recorded47,824 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKR 209G
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 47,824 miles

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

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

slight scoring to windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2015 47,754 miles

both steering rack gaiters deteriorated.

offside front brake hose close to fouling on lock to lock

sideways movement in handbrake lever

Pass 26 Jul 2014 47,625 miles

both rear leaf sprin gs have a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush

both steering rack gaiters deteriorated.

offside front brake hose close to fouling on lock to lock.

rear brake hose slightly stretched

sideways movement in handbrake lever.

slight scoring to win dscreen.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 47,466 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

both wiper rubbers split

slight movement side to side in parking brake lever

slight scoring to windscreen

Fail 13 Jul 2013 47,466 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper rubbers split

slight movement side to side in parking brake lever

slight scoring to windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2012 47,375 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

both wiper rubbers split

drivers door mirror glass broken

light scoring to windscreen

windscreen washers poor

Pass 30 Jul 2011 47,150 miles

both wiper rubbers split

light scoring to windscreen

minor roughness in nearside front wheel bearing when rotated

offside door mirror cracked

slight play in offside trunion

windscreen washers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2010 46,794 miles

Oil leak

no brake or clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,264 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 46,254 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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SKR 209G is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SKR 209G, 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 SKR 209G registered?

SKR 209G is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 14 June 1973.

Is SKR 209G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKR 209G shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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