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YBH 738M

1973 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,235 mi
Last recorded87,235 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBH 738M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 87,235 miles

Wear on o/s track rod

Pass 16 Apr 2016 85,966 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 84,716 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 84,698 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 84,171 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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YBH 738M is a 1973 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YBH 738M, 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

How do I check the history of YBH 738M?

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What year was YBH 738M registered?

YBH 738M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is YBH 738M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBH 738M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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