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PNY 502L

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,705 mi
Last recorded79,705 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNY 502L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 79,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 77,315 miles

Oil leak

both sides trunion pins have slight uplift

Pass 11 May 2012 75,352 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2012 75,349 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,676 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 71,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,162 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 69,417 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,196 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 66,007 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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PNY 502L is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PNY 502L, 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 PNY 502L?

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What year was PNY 502L registered?

PNY 502L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 25 May 1973.

Is PNY 502L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNY 502L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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