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PTX 395L

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,871 mi
Last recorded34,871 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTX 395L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 34,871 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 34,798 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 34,562 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 34,433 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 33,688 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 33,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,554 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,463 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,322 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,028 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,800 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,350 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 22,343 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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PTX 395L is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow 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 PTX 395L, 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 PTX 395L?

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What year was PTX 395L registered?

PTX 395L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 20 March 1973.

Is PTX 395L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTX 395L 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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