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AEE 38L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,720 mi
Last recorded80,720 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEE 38L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 80,720 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 80,543 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,288 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 80,288 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,788 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 78,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AEE 38L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AEE 38L, 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

How do I check the history of AEE 38L?

You can check the full history of AEE 38L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AEE 38L registered?

AEE 38L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is AEE 38L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEE 38L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AEE 38L have outstanding finance?

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