MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,564 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Offside DOOR STRIKER PLATE FIXINGS MISSING
PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION KINGPIN ASSEMBLYS
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
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)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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