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PSD 261M

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,422 mi
Last recorded21,422 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSD 261M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 21,422 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside head lamp Light intensity reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 19,041 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 18,242 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 17,028 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 16,160 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 15,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 May 2014 15,497 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2013 14,561 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 14,225 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 May 2012 14,215 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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PSD 261M is a 1973 MG Midget in White 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 PSD 261M, 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 PSD 261M registered?

PSD 261M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 16 August 1973.

Is PSD 261M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSD 261M 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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