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PCS 822M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,985 mi
Last recorded18,985 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCS 822M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 18,985 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 17,213 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 16,810 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play within rear axle

waxoyiled

Pass 4 Aug 2017 16,810 miles

rust proofing under side

Fail 4 Aug 2017 16,810 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rust proofing under side

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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PCS 822M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PCS 822M, 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 PCS 822M?

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What year was PCS 822M registered?

PCS 822M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is PCS 822M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCS 822M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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