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PDP 691M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,966 mi
Last recorded90,966 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDP 691M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 90,966 miles

Nearside Rear Oil on brake backplate

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 90,932 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor at spring anchour (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil on brake backplate

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,358 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 88,319 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,032 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 87,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,535 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear outer 1/4 panels lightly corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 11 Mar 2014 86,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear outer 1/4 panels lightly corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 9 May 2006 86,207 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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PDP 691M 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 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 PDP 691M, 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 PDP 691M?

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What year was PDP 691M registered?

PDP 691M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 8 November 1973.

Is PDP 691M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDP 691M shows 10 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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