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SRD 273M

1973 MG Midget

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,940 mi
Last recorded86,940 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRD 273M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 86,940 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 86,937 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,349 miles

n/s + o/s steering arms have slight play

Fail 15 Jun 2010 86,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s + o/s steering arms have slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2009 86,211 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

WIPER MECH WORN.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.O/S/R+N/S/R SUSPENSION CHECK STRAP SPLIT.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 24 May 2005 81,338 miles

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

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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SRD 273M is a 1973 MG Midget in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SRD 273M, 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 SRD 273M registered?

SRD 273M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is SRD 273M safe to buy?

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