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RLA 293L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

88,200 mi
Last recorded88,200 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLA 293L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 88,200 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 87,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 87,127 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,089 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 85,659 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,228 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,721 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 84,128 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 83,548 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 82,890 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,274 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,039 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

small split in exhaust rubber

Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,540 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,150 miles

Nearside and offside rear spring hanger bushes wearing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,705 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,945 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 78,975 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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RLA 293L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 RLA 293L, 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 RLA 293L registered?

RLA 293L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 2 May 1973.

Is RLA 293L safe to buy?

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