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TWE 98L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,356 mi
Last recorded8,356 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWE 98L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 8,356 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 7,602 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2018 7,079 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 6,770 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 6,704 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 6,638 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 6,638 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 6,542 miles

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 6,398 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 6,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 6,190 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 5,961 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 5,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 5,902 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 5,547 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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TWE 98L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red 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 TWE 98L, 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 TWE 98L registered?

TWE 98L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 12 February 1973.

Is TWE 98L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWE 98L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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