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TRF 378L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,638 mi
Last recorded50,638 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRF 378L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 50,636 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 50,290 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,167 miles

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

n/s/r suspension stop strap broken

Fail 15 Apr 2015 50,167 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/r suspension stop strap broken

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,006 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 50,004 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,573 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 49,573 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

r/h front tyre cut inner s/wall area

Fail 27 Apr 2011 49,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

r/h front tyre cut inner s/wall area

Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,925 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 47,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,255 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 43,627 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,627 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,915 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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TRF 378L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TRF 378L, 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 TRF 378L registered?

TRF 378L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is TRF 378L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRF 378L shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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