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PYC 383L

1973 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,197 mi
Last recorded14,197 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYC 383L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 14,197 miles

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 12 Sep 2017 14,197 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 13,673 miles

slight lift in n/s and o/f kingpins

Fail 13 Jun 2016 13,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

slight lift in n/s and o/f kingpins

Pass 21 May 2015 10,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust clamp loose

Fail 18 May 2015 10,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust clamp loose

Pass 15 Jun 2012 9,480 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 9,472 miles

Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,403 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 9,403 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 9,325 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 9,283 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,252 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 9,252 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 9,016 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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PYC 383L is a 1973 MG Midget in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PYC 383L, 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 PYC 383L registered?

PYC 383L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is PYC 383L safe to buy?

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