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HPM 360L

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,193 mi
Last recorded83,193 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPM 360L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 83,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Chrome oversills fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Nearside Front King pin has play/lift, Thrust washers worn

Offside Chrome oversills fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Offside Front King pin has play/lift, Thrust washers worn

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Chrome oversills fitted and not allowing full inspection of sill

Nearside Front King Pin has lift , thrust washers are worn . cork seals also damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Chrome oversills fitted and not allowing full inspection of sill

Offside Front King Pin has lift , thrust washers are worn .

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack feels slightly rough in operation

Fail 2 Mar 2020 82,739 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Chrome oversills fitted and not allowing full inspection of sill

Nearside Front King Pin has lift , thrust washers are worn . cork seals also damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Chrome oversills fitted and not allowing full inspection of sill

Offside Front King Pin has lift , thrust washers are worn .

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack feels slightly rough in operation

Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,074 miles

Both front king pins have lift

Exhaust noisey

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Steering Suspension & braking system components corroded

slight oil leak

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Oil leak slight ()

under vehicle corrosion

under vehicle steering .. suspension .. brake system components corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Lower outer sill area slightly corroded

front No.plate slightly damaged

slight coolant leak at heater tap

slight oil leak

under vehicle body slightly corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 80,672 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded adjacent to the anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Lower outer sill area slightly corroded

front No.plate slightly damaged

slight coolant leak at heater tap

slight oil leak

under vehicle body slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip poor condition

front No.plate slightly damaged

wiper blade split

Pass 3 Aug 2013 78,703 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip poor

exhaust noisy

front No.plate slightly damaged

front brake imbalalnce 20%

Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front No.plate damaged

front brake components rusty

fuel tank corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,572 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Jul 2011 77,572 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Spare tyre defective

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,102 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake & suspension components corroded

slight lift in nearside front king pin

Fail 27 Jul 2010 77,102 miles

Nearside 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)

brake & suspension components corroded

slight lift in nearside front king pin

Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,544 miles

advise slight lift in nearside front king pin.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 76,526 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 76,025 miles

Coolant leak

chassis rusty at front.

rear axle catch strapes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 75,935 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 75,403 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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HPM 360L is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HPM 360L, 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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HPM 360L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 2 March 1973.

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