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TKX 648L

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,055 mi
Last recorded36,055 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKX 648L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 36,055 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 33,905 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 32,727 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 32,715 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated adjacent to front spring hanger mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 32,310 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,141 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,568 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,441 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,057 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,012 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 30,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,758 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,620 miles

signs of corrosion around n/s rear spring hanger

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,425 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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TKX 648L is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TKX 648L, 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 TKX 648L registered?

TKX 648L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 24 April 1973.

Is TKX 648L safe to buy?

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