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SYD 684M

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,954 mi
Last recorded84,954 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYD 684M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,954 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 84,950 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 83,797 miles

Exhaust system insecure Bolt missing centre exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint Kingpin (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,315 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,659 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,266 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,224 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,006 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,899 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,600 miles

No. Plates on this vehicle are not corrct, White on black only permitted on vehicles BEFORE 1 Jan 1973. This vehicle first reg .01/07/1971.Therefor esuspect plates

Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,525 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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SYD 684M is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SYD 684M, 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 SYD 684M registered?

SYD 684M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 17 August 1973.

Is SYD 684M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYD 684M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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