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TGU 752M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,274 mi
Last recorded92,274 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 752M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 92,274 miles

temporary repair to front exhaust

Fail 18 May 2020 92,261 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

temporary repair to front exhaust

Pass 16 May 2019 91,842 miles

Rear fuel pipe perished

Temporary repair to exhaust front pipe

Pass 11 May 2018 91,007 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 90,483 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 89,821 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 89,808 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2015 89,550 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 89,190 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 88,901 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 88,487 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 88,130 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 87,613 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 87,076 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 86,058 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 85,932 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 85,615 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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TGU 752M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TGU 752M, 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 TGU 752M registered?

TGU 752M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 25 September 1973.

Is TGU 752M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGU 752M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TGU 752M have outstanding finance?

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