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HKN 700L

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,568 mi
Last recorded3,568 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKN 700L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 3,568 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 3,215 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 3,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 2,782 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 2,363 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 2,363 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 1,749 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 785 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 May 2013 86 miles

coolant leak

perish cracks offside rear tyre

slight play in front steering joints-offside/nearside

Fail 22 May 2013 84 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant leak

perish cracks offside rear tyre

slight play in front steering joints-offside/nearside

Pass 28 May 2012 67 miles

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

o/s/r tyre perished

slight bind of o/s/f brake

slight play/movement in n/s/f and o/s/f kingpin/triunions

Pass 27 May 2011 23 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 23 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2006 3 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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HKN 700L is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HKN 700L, 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 HKN 700L registered?

HKN 700L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is HKN 700L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKN 700L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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