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YRF 438M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

76,811 mi
Last recorded76,811 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRF 438M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 76,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 76,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 76,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 76,652 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,535 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 76,317 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,046 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,839 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,771 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,500 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 75,498 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,287 miles

advise: horn is slightly grating.

advise: o/s/f flexi hose damp but no leak found.

advise: o/s/f inner wheel arch corroding,but not with in prescibed area.

advise: slight play in both front hub assemblys.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 73,843 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise: slight play in both front hub assemblys.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 73,446 miles

advise: slight play in both front hub assemblys.

advise: underbody /chassis corroding in places.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 72,900 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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YRF 438M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue 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 YRF 438M, 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 YRF 438M?

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What year was YRF 438M registered?

YRF 438M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 7 August 1973.

Is YRF 438M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRF 438M shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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