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CLJ 483L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,810 mi
Last recorded65,810 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLJ 483L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 65,810 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner tie rods have slight play. ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box has slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock lower bushes starting to split. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 65,808 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner tie rods have slight play. ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box has slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock lower bushes starting to split. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 65,780 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 65,739 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 65,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres over 20 years old

rear diff got a slight leak

Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 65,125 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 64,698 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 64,474 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 64,336 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 63,740 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 63,199 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 62,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,555 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,491 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 61,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 60,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 May 2008 59,946 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2008 59,944 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2007 59,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,358 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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CLJ 483L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CLJ 483L, 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 CLJ 483L registered?

CLJ 483L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 29 September 1972.

Is CLJ 483L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLJ 483L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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