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PMO 136M

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,607 mi
Last recorded16,607 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMO 136M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 16,607 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both rear tyres have slight cracking

rear fuel pipes slightly perished

Pass 12 Nov 2015 16,557 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Rear both tyres cracking

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 16,548 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Rear both tyres cracking

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 16,360 miles

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on outer wall

Pass 28 Sep 2013 15,945 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 15,317 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 15,317 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,221 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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PMO 136M is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PMO 136M, 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 PMO 136M registered?

PMO 136M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is PMO 136M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMO 136M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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