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SPF 239M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

5,593 mi
Last recorded5,593 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPF 239M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 5,593 miles

Offside Front Inner arch area has corrosion holes

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under body coated in wax oil

Pass 27 Jul 2018 5,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-body of vehicle becoming corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 5,593 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 5,398 miles

n/s/r exhaust rubber broken

front exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 1 Sep 2015 5,108 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 4,992 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 4,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 4,713 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 4,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 3,396 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 4,490 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 3,832 miles

floor pans corroded

movement in both front king pins

n/s/r exhaust mounting splitting

o/s/f seatbelt reel sticks intermittently

rear shackle bushes perished

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

surface rust on front brake pipe

Fail 18 Oct 2010 3,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

floor pans corroded

movement in both front king pins

n/s/r exhaust mounting splitting

o/s/f seatbelt reel sticks intermittently

rear shackle bushes perished

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

surface rust on front brake pipe

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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SPF 239M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SPF 239M, 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 SPF 239M registered?

SPF 239M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 August 1973.

Is SPF 239M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPF 239M shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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