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BTT 99L

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,616 mi
Last recorded6,616 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTT 99L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 6,616 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 6,326 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 6,022 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 5,385 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 4,989 miles

Front tyres perrished and cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2016 4,349 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 4,345 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 2,996 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 2,594 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 2,594 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 450 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,157 miles

offside front floor pan starting to corroded

slight exhaust blow at joins

Fail 6 Jul 2009 60,157 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 60,157 miles

n/s/f outer sill croded both areas not in a proscribed area

o/f/ floor pan crodded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 58,600 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 58,600 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BTT 99L is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BTT 99L, 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 BTT 99L registered?

BTT 99L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 22 December 1972.

Is BTT 99L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTT 99L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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