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AHR 514K

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,333 mi
Last recorded61,333 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHR 514K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,333 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 61,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside floors corroded and holed, but not in prescribed area

Pass 19 Mar 2015 61,271 miles

Both front floors corroded and holed not in a prescribed area

Fail 5 Mar 2015 61,271 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Both front floors corroded and holed not in a prescribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,235 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 60,772 miles

Noted slight leak from nearside rear shock absorber.

Fail 4 May 2007 60,768 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 60,723 miles

Braking weight unknown, combination test carried out.

Offside sill corroded and holed, not prescribed area.

Signs of leakage from nearside rear shock absorber, not excessive.

Underside heavily coated in underseal, checks made as possible.

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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AHR 514K is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AHR 514K, 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 AHR 514K registered?

AHR 514K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 31 July 1972.

Is AHR 514K safe to buy?

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