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PYX 638L

1973 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,154 mi
Last recorded93,154 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYX 638L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,154 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion to all steering and suspension components

General corrosion to underbody

Fail 21 Jul 2015 93,154 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion to all steering and suspension components

General corrosion to underbody

Pass 23 Jul 2014 93,146 miles

General underbody and suspension rust

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 93,146 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

General underbody and suspension rust

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,117 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

slight play in nearside front king pin

Fail 24 Jul 2013 93,117 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder and hose

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,080 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,076 miles

oil leak from rear diff

slight lift nsf king pin

under body rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2010 93,026 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in both front suspension joints

Pass 22 Apr 2009 92,984 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 92,786 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 92,700 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 92,700 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 92,350 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 638L is a 1973 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 638L, 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 PYX 638L registered?

PYX 638L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 8 February 1973.

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