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PLY 388L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,997 mi
Last recorded64,997 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLY 388L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,997 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 64,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative not flashing on o/s (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 64,890 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,344 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 63,159 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 62,188 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 61,282 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 60,564 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,262 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 59,239 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,730 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,175 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,472 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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PLY 388L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PLY 388L, 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 PLY 388L registered?

PLY 388L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 16 July 1973.

Is PLY 388L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLY 388L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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