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PUR 504L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,035 mi
Last recorded90,035 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUR 504L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,035 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2016 90,008 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 89,985 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2014 89,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,784 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,594 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

rear part of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 89,484 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 89,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,021 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 88,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 88,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 88,616 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 88,432 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 88,432 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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PUR 504L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PUR 504L, 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 PUR 504L registered?

PUR 504L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 July 1973.

Is PUR 504L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUR 504L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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