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CDG 177K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,433 mi
Last recorded67,433 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDG 177K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,433 miles

extensive welding repairs to body

Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,412 miles

extensive welding repairs to vehicle

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Oct 2015 67,411 miles

Centre Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts loose (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts loose (2.4.B.7b)

extensive welding repairs to vehicle

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,404 miles

bonnet catch fault

noted underbody repairs

play in nearside front wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,395 miles

bonnet catch fault

long pull to handbrake

nearside front shock absorber has play

nearside front wheel has play / rack

offside front steer rack boot deteriorating

weakness all 4 shock absorbers

welding repairs to underbody

Fail 9 Sep 2013 67,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

bonnet catch fault

long pull to handbrake

nearside front shock absorber has play

nearside front wheel has play / rack

offside front steer rack boot deteriorating

weakness all 4 shock absorbers

welding repairs to underbody

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,310 miles

long pull to handbrake

nearside front steer rack worn

noted welding repairs

weakness all shock absorbers

Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,292 miles

all 4 shock absorbers reduced damping

long pull to handbrake

noted welding repairs

slight imbalance to front brakes

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

slight play nearside front steer rack

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,290 miles

long handbrake pull

noted welding repairs

weakness in all four shock absorbers

Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,282 miles

long pull to handbrake

noted underbody repairs

Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,279 miles

slight movement in nearside front wheel

slight unbalance on front brakes

underbody heavily undersealed

wipers deteriorating

Fail 9 Jan 2008 67,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

long pull to handbrake

nearside steering rack inner joint slight wear

Pass 18 Dec 2006 67,274 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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CDG 177K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CDG 177K, 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 CDG 177K registered?

CDG 177K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 24 May 1972.

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