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HTR 605L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,909 mi
Last recorded56,909 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTR 605L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 56,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,634 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,882 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 55,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,783 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,596 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 51,596 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear box mount broken

Fail 16 Dec 2011 50,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,969 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 49,947 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

chassis legs corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear axle support straps perishing

slight damage to lower crossmember

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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HTR 605L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HTR 605L, 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 HTR 605L registered?

HTR 605L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is HTR 605L safe to buy?

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