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TLE 472M

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,717 mi
Last recorded89,717 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLE 472M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 89,717 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 89,716 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 89,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 89,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 89,315 miles

Horn not working does not work with headlamps on, but does work with them off. (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,575 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 88,448 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,327 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,164 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 88,164 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,971 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,768 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 87,270 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 87,427 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 86,992 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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TLE 472M 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 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 TLE 472M, 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 TLE 472M registered?

TLE 472M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 20 September 1973.

Is TLE 472M safe to buy?

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