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THX 525M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,890 mi
Last recorded98,890 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHX 525M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 98,890 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 98,889 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,748 miles

o.s.f.brake binding slightly.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 98,624 miles

engine oil level is low.

o.s.f.brake is binding slightly.

slight lift in the o.s.and n.s.kingpins.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 98,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil level is low.

o.s.f.brake is binding slightly.

slight lift in the o.s.and n.s.kingpins.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 98,438 miles

the n.s.f.and o.s.f.tyres are wearing to the inner edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 98,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

the o.s.f.tyre is worn to the inner edge.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,583 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 97,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play on offside and nearside steering rack inner track rod ends

Pass 26 Aug 2008 97,384 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 97,384 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 96,454 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 95,210 miles

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

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

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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THX 525M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 THX 525M, 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.

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What year was THX 525M registered?

THX 525M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 22 August 1973.

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