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STD 733M

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,711 mi
Last recorded54,711 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTD 733M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 54,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 54,664 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 53,834 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn moor than n/s/f strip check why strong advise (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears perished on tyre walls old (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 53,456 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2016 52,779 miles

advise engine starting to emit blue smoke on idle

Fail 4 May 2016 52,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise engine starting to emit blue smoke on idle

Pass 12 May 2015 51,862 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 51,861 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,839 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 50,839 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,881 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,782 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 49,510 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,471 miles

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

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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STD 733M is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 STD 733M, 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

How do I check the history of STD 733M?

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What year was STD 733M registered?

STD 733M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 17 December 1973.

Is STD 733M safe to buy?

The MOT history for STD 733M shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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