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YCE 584L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

8,128 mi
Last recorded8,128 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCE 584L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 8,128 miles

Central Rear Oil leak Diff Leaking Slightly ()

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 8,077 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 8,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 7,967 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 7,967 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2013 7,523 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 7,519 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 7,154 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 7,117 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 7,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 6,961 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,022 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 6,022 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 6,010 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YCE 584L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YCE 584L, 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 YCE 584L?

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What year was YCE 584L registered?

YCE 584L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 4 July 1973.

Is YCE 584L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCE 584L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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