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PUD 457L

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,213 mi
Last recorded60,213 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUD 457L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 60,213 miles

oil leak engine area

Fail 13 May 2017 60,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak engine area

Pass 17 May 2016 59,624 miles

washers poor

oil leak

rear diff leak

Fail 12 May 2016 59,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

rear diff leak

washers poor

Pass 20 May 2015 59,619 miles

exhaust has a minor leak

nearside track rod end slight play

Fail 20 May 2015 59,619 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2014 59,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 57,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 57,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 56,732 miles

all tyre valves are cracking

n/s/f tyre has been rubbing on the arch

Fail 24 May 2012 56,732 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

all tyre valves are cracking

near side front tyre has been rubbing on the arch

Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,602 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 55,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,973 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 53,535 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 53,530 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 53,334 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 53,138 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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PUD 457L is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PUD 457L, 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.

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What year was PUD 457L registered?

PUD 457L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is PUD 457L safe to buy?

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