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CFW 999L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

29,740 mi
Last recorded29,740 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFW 999L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,740 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 28,025 miles

slight play in o\s\f king pin

ignition light not working

Fail 30 Jul 2018 28,025 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

ignition light not working

slight play in o\s\f king pin

Pass 5 Aug 2016 27,904 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,700 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,628 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 27,626 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,318 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 27,318 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,956 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 26,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,334 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 26,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,869 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 25,869 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring linkage pin missing (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,740 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

engine running rough

underbody badly corroded

Fail 7 May 2008 25,725 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

underbody very badly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,637 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 25,637 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s front tow hook bracket corroded

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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CFW 999L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CFW 999L, 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 CFW 999L registered?

CFW 999L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 24 August 1972.

Is CFW 999L safe to buy?

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