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PYX 432L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,450 mi
Last recorded89,450 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYX 432L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 89,450 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 88,010 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 87,972 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure universal joint pinch bolt loose, excessive up and down movement (2.1.6)

Pass 14 May 2015 86,530 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 86,530 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 28,280 miles

lower reading on o/s hand brake

Pass 14 May 2013 27,838 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 27,822 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both front suspension bump stop rubbers weak

repair has been made to exhaust front pipe

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,051 miles

horn intermittant

Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,127 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,956 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 24,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,777 miles

movement in coloum

Fail 9 Mar 2009 23,777 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

movement in coloum

Fail 31 Mar 2008 23,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front and rear tyres differant sizes

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,023 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front and rear tyres differant sizes

Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,347 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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PYX 432L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PYX 432L, 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 PYX 432L registered?

PYX 432L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 4 April 1973.

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