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SUB 113M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,397 mi
Last recorded20,397 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUB 113M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 20,397 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 19,025 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 16,873 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019

Front both front steering arm

Pass 11 Aug 2017 301 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2016 132 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 16,873 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 16,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 16,873 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,273 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

the ferrule on the rear flex is starting to corrode

the pinch bolt at the bottom of the steering shaft should be replaced.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,218 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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SUB 113M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SUB 113M, 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 SUB 113M registered?

SUB 113M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is SUB 113M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUB 113M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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