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AOG 282K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,334 mi
Last recorded18,334 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOG 282K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 18,334 miles

Central Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 18,334 miles

Central Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 15,583 miles

left hand rear tyre getting low 2.8mm

Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,633 miles

Slight movement in left hand front top suspension

Fail 19 Mar 2015 13,628 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight movement in left hand front top suspension

Small hole in left hand front floor

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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AOG 282K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AOG 282K, 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 AOG 282K registered?

AOG 282K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is AOG 282K safe to buy?

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