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PDM 75L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,491 mi
Last recorded95,491 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDM 75L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,491 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in front trunoins

Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,937 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,729 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in front trunions

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,375 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in trunions

Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,868 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 93,582 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 31 May 2011 92,062 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2011 92,056 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 90,807 miles

slight lift in o/s and n/s front king pins

Pass 27 May 2009 89,978 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 89,824 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 89,542 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear leaf spring bushes starting to perish

slight play at n/s and o/s front wheels

Fail 14 May 2007 89,542 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Slight deterioration to rear leaf spring rubber bushes

slight play at front wheels

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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PDM 75L 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 PDM 75L, 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 PDM 75L?

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What year was PDM 75L registered?

PDM 75L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is PDM 75L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDM 75L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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