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BHR 562L

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,661 mi
Last recorded15,661 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHR 562L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 15,661 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 15,661 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 15,511 miles

dust covers on steering perished

Pass 16 Nov 2012 14,845 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,761 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 11,909 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 11,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,385 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 9,207 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 9,105 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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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BHR 562L is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BHR 562L, 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 BHR 562L registered?

BHR 562L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is BHR 562L safe to buy?

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