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ANT 876L

1972 MG Miget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,205 mi
Last recorded26,205 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Miget24,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANT 876L
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 26,205 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 26,204 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2018 25,932 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,419 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 25,410 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,509 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 24,509 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight play in steering column

Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,172 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,026 miles

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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ANT 876L is a 1972 MG Miget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 24,099 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 Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ANT 876L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ANT 876L registered?

ANT 876L is a 1972 MG Miget, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is ANT 876L safe to buy?

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