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PBH 993L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,010 mi
Last recorded4,010 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBH 993L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 4,010 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 4,010 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 3,966 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 3,898 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 3,808 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 3,808 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 3,278 miles

o/s/r n/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls split however no cords or plys exposed

slight exhaust blow at manifold downpipe

steel fuel pipe at petrol tank corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 3,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 2,505 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 2,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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PBH 993L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PBH 993L, 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 PBH 993L?

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What year was PBH 993L registered?

PBH 993L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 24 January 1973.

Is PBH 993L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBH 993L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PBH 993L have outstanding finance?

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