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TYU 829M

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,600 mi
Last recorded52,600 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYU 829M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,600 miles

advise rear exhaust mount loose

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2012 52,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 50,000 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

advise oil leak

advise slight play in nsf king pin assembley

advise slight play in nsf wheel bearing

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,000 miles

advise oil leak

advise slight play in nsf king pin assembley

advise slight play in nsf wheel bearing

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,001 miles

advise nsf tyre worn on edge

advise oil leak

advise slight play in nsf of steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2010 39,001 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise nsf tyre worn on edge

advise oil leak

advise slight play in nsf of steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,835 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 33,835 miles

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

advise budget reair to exhaust not blowing at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,918 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 28,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 23,970 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 19,781 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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TYU 829M is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TYU 829M, 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 TYU 829M registered?

TYU 829M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 11 September 1973.

Is TYU 829M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYU 829M shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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