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AAM 440L

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,315 mi
Last recorded39,315 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAM 440L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,315 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,575 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,429 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 38,028 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 38,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,746 miles

slight corrosion on near side rear axle strap mounting

Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,732 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion on near side rear axle strap mounting

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,220 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,210 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,907 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,398 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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AAM 440L is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 AAM 440L, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAM 440L registered?

AAM 440L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is AAM 440L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAM 440L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AAM 440L have outstanding finance?

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