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YRF 553M

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,564 mi
Last recorded15,564 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRF 553M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 15,564 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 14,192 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front valance (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box to centre pipe corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 14,188 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Front to rear fuel pipe (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking Carburettor float bowls (7.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion Front valance (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 13,422 miles

Offside DOOR STRIKER PLATE FIXINGS MISSING

PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION KINGPIN ASSEMBLYS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 13,422 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside DOOR STRIKER PLATE FIXINGS MISSING

PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION KINGPIN ASSEMBLYS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 12,717 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 12,708 miles

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

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 12,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 12,088 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,070 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,845 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 9,250 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 7,183 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 7,145 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 3,999 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 2 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 553M is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YRF 553M, 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.

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What year was YRF 553M registered?

YRF 553M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 24 August 1973.

Is YRF 553M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRF 553M shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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