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HHE 586L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,509 mi
Last recorded75,509 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHE 586L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 May 2017 75,509 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,301 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,427 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,805 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,443 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,991 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 70,717 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 69,724 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 68,475 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 67,042 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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HHE 586L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HHE 586L, 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 HHE 586L?

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What year was HHE 586L registered?

HHE 586L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 18 January 1973.

Is HHE 586L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHE 586L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HHE 586L have outstanding finance?

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