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CAF 74K

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,426 mi
Last recorded17,426 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAF 74K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 17,426 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 17,178 miles

vehicle has welding repairs to structure

Fail 28 Aug 2012 17,153 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

steering wheel spoke loose inside rim and has a securing bolt missing

vehicle has a lot of welding repairs to structure and sub structure

Fail 29 Jul 2006 17,126 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Heavy surface rust throughout could need attention soon, osf rim damage, flexi hoses perished.

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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CAF 74K is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CAF 74K, 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 CAF 74K registered?

CAF 74K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is CAF 74K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAF 74K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAF 74K have outstanding finance?

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