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HAY 710L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,246 mi
Last recorded64,246 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAY 710L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear join (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil around back of brake drum n/s/r

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,082 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,535 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 63,535 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 63,383 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,173 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,643 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all leaf spring bushes perished

Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,102 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,967 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,537 miles

fuel flexi hose slight chaffing.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,303 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 59,372 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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HAY 710L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HAY 710L, 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.

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What year was HAY 710L registered?

HAY 710L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 15 January 1973.

Is HAY 710L safe to buy?

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