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ASG 497L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

1,686 mi
Last recorded1,686 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASG 497L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 1,686 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 1,575 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 1,387 miles

slight play at offside front lower trunnion

Pass 4 Aug 2014 101,258 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 1,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 897 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 547 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 138 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 24 Jul 2008 99,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 99,587 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 99,578 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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ASG 497L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ASG 497L, 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 ASG 497L?

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What year was ASG 497L registered?

ASG 497L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is ASG 497L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASG 497L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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