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PLF 348L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,236 mi
Last recorded83,236 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLF 348L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,236 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2017 83,235 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,131 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,131 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

slight play in o/s/f king pin.wheels marked.front bumper damaged.bonnett stay not holding

Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,187 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 81,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 14 May 2013 80,988 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,963 miles

brake pipes coated in undersill

indicators flasing slightly slow

slight play both front king pins

slight play near side front steering arms

slight play near side front track rod end

underbody coated in undersill

Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,940 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,711 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 80,683 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 80,574 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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PLF 348L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLF 348L, 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 PLF 348L registered?

PLF 348L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is PLF 348L safe to buy?

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