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TPP 803L

1973 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,307 mi
Last recorded18,307 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPP 803L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 18,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2020 18,307 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 18,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 17,960 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 17,928 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 17,855 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 17,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 17,525 miles

all four tyres perished.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,512 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front floor panel corroded in non prescribed area.

offside front & offside rear tyres perished.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 17,512 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front floor panel corroded in non prescribed area.

offside front & offside rear tyres perished.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 17,490 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside front floor panel corroded in non prescribed area.

offside front & offside rear tyres perished.

slight play at nearside of steering rack.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,345 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 17,344 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,006 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 16,759 miles

slight binding on all brakes

Pass 2 May 2006 16,327 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 16,019 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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TPP 803L is a 1973 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TPP 803L, 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 TPP 803L registered?

TPP 803L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 24 May 1973.

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