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TPL 931M

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,044 mi
Last recorded5,044 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPL 931M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 5,044 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 4,782 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 4,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 3,417 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 3,299 miles

slight play in n/s/f truneon

Fail 17 Apr 2010 3,299 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

slight play in n/s/f truneon

Pass 1 Apr 2009 3,136 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 2,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 May 2006 2,370 miles

Movement in front kingpins. †Bolt missing in centre exhaust hanger. †Nearside rear lever arm damper may be leaking. †Movement in inner steering column shaft.

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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TPL 931M is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TPL 931M, 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 TPL 931M?

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What year was TPL 931M registered?

TPL 931M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 25 October 1973.

Is TPL 931M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPL 931M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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