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POT 468M

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65 mi
Last recorded65 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOT 468M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2019 65 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2018 53 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 25 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 19 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pipes; too and from electric fuel pump in poor condition..STRONG ADVISE

slight bind at n/s/r wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2015 99,958 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2013 99,952 miles

General oil leaks

fuel line starting to perish at pump

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,940 miles

Fuel line at pump starting to perish

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 99,903 miles

Fuel hose on fuel pump perishing

Gearbox oil leak

Small dent`s in bonnet

Pass 23 Jul 2010 99,811 miles

fuel line at pump perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 99,795 miles

Fuel line starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2008 99,753 miles

fuel lines starting to perish at fuel pump

Pass 11 Jul 2007 99,745 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 99,696 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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POT 468M is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 POT 468M, 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 POT 468M registered?

POT 468M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 26 September 1973.

Is POT 468M safe to buy?

The MOT history for POT 468M shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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