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PYA 999L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,809 mi
Last recorded95,809 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYA 999L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 95,809 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 95,809 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 95,730 miles

n/s track rod end dust cover split

o/s front damper damp

slight corrosion on brake pipes at rear

Pass 6 Sep 2008 94,402 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 94,399 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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PYA 999L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PYA 999L, 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 PYA 999L registered?

PYA 999L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 14 February 1973.

Is PYA 999L safe to buy?

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