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TYM 270M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,035 mi
Last recorded33,035 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYM 270M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 33,035 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 33,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2014 32,911 miles

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,811 miles

underbody repaired and undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2008 36,416 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 36,416 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,850 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight play in steering wheel

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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TYM 270M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYM 270M, 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 TYM 270M registered?

TYM 270M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is TYM 270M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYM 270M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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