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HNJ 438L

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

4,596 mi
Last recorded4,596 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNJ 438L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 4,596 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 4,596 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 2,807 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 2,164 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 1,225 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 76 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,695 miles

Front anti-roll bar may be missing.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,425 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 98,405 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 98,358 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 98,102 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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HNJ 438L is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HNJ 438L, 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 HNJ 438L?

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What year was HNJ 438L registered?

HNJ 438L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is HNJ 438L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNJ 438L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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