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AVJ 400L

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,206 mi
Last recorded42,206 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVJ 400L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 42,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 42,035 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 41,735 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 41,661 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 41,645 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 41,452 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,095 miles

Nearside Front steering pivot has slight play

Offside Front steering pivot has slight play

Fail 28 Jun 2018 41,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front steering pivot has slight play

Offside Front steering pivot has slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,938 miles

Fuel hose has age cracking, Carb hose

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 40,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti-roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti-roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose has age cracking, Carb hose

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 40,382 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,217 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 40,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 May 2014 39,714 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front wiper blade split

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 39,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,361 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underside generally rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2012 39,361 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Underside generally rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2011 38,773 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,137 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight wear rear prop u/j.

wear to offside rear suspension strap

Pass 28 May 2009 37,971 miles

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

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

Play in both front kingpins.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2009 37,969 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Play in both front kingpins.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 37,940 miles

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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AVJ 400L is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AVJ 400L, 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.

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What year was AVJ 400L registered?

AVJ 400L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1972.

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