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TDR 518L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

598 mi
Last recorded598 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDR 518L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 598 miles

Drivers seat bolted to floor with no adjustment.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Drivers seat bolted to floor with no adjustment.

front anti roll bar not fitted at time of test.

Pass 3 May 2014 95,017 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 94,705 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 94,240 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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TDR 518L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 TDR 518L, 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 TDR 518L?

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What year was TDR 518L registered?

TDR 518L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is TDR 518L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDR 518L shows 5 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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