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TUY 92L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,106 mi
Last recorded2,106 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUY 92L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 2,106 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 2,105 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 2,057 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 2,055 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 2,040 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin lower bush (2.2.B.1g)

slight smoke emitted from exhaust

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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TUY 92L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TUY 92L, 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 TUY 92L?

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What year was TUY 92L registered?

TUY 92L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 22 March 1973.

Is TUY 92L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUY 92L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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