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CDW 51L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,515 mi
Last recorded57,515 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDW 51L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 57,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,276 miles

lower front valance inner panel corroded,not structual,ie not with in prescribed area

Fail 1 Apr 2015 57,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

lower front valance inner panel corroded,not structual,ie not with in prescribed area

Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,227 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 57,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 56,999 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,999 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,720 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,720 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 56,692 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,692 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 55,428 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,428 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 54,935 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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CDW 51L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CDW 51L, 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 CDW 51L registered?

CDW 51L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 23 November 1972.

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