MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,057 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe from fuel pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
front bottom arms rusty
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advice chrome outer sill covers fitted
advice osf metal brake hosefitment poor/tight bend..
advice slight lift/play in nsf king pin
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Advice chrome outer sill covers fitted
Advice osf metal brake hose fitment poor/tight bend,.
Advice slight lift/play in nsf king pin
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HBC 439L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 HBC 439L, 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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How do I check the history of HBC 439L?
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What year was HBC 439L registered?
HBC 439L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 17 April 1973.
Is HBC 439L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HBC 439L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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