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HGD 946L

1973 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,421 mi
Last recorded19,421 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGD 946L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 19,421 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 19,096 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,130 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 16,916 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 15,241 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 13,596 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011
Fail 17 Aug 2011

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,579 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 13,579 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 13,142 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 13,142 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 11,134 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 11,134 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,105 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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HGD 946L is a 1973 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HGD 946L, 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 HGD 946L registered?

HGD 946L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is HGD 946L safe to buy?

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