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APY 867K

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,056 mi
Last recorded19,056 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPY 867K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 19,056 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 18,389 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 18,303 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 17,841 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 17,813 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 15,798 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 15,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

main beam light not working on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,389 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s kingpin dust cover missing

Fail 20 Jul 2009 14,385 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s foglight not working

o/s kingpin dust cover missing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,097 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

nearside fog lamp not working

wear in lower steering coloum bush

Fail 17 Jul 2008 13,094 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

feul pipe to carburettors perishing

nearside fog lamp not working

wear in lower steering coloum bush

Pass 7 Aug 2007 12,042 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 12,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,162 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 11,162 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine/Transmission leaking oil

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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APY 867K is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 APY 867K, 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 APY 867K registered?

APY 867K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 26 June 1972.

Is APY 867K safe to buy?

The MOT history for APY 867K shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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