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BUH 541L

1972 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,222 mi
Last recorded6,222 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUH 541L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 6,222 miles

cracking on offside front tyre

general body rust

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 7 Aug 2009 6,222 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

cracking on offside front tyre

general body rust

play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,037 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 3,947 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 3,947 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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BUH 541L is a 1972 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BUH 541L, 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 BUH 541L registered?

BUH 541L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is BUH 541L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUH 541L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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