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VAB 300L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,476 mi
Last recorded18,476 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAB 300L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,476 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 17,855 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,325 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

engine oil leak

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 29 May 2014 16,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 15,969 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 15,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 12,968 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,029 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 9,020 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VAB 300L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAB 300L, 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 VAB 300L?

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What year was VAB 300L registered?

VAB 300L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 July 1973.

Is VAB 300L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAB 300L shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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