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COV 342K

1972 MG Miget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,831 mi
Last recorded9,831 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1972 MG Miget24,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOV 342K
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2006 9,831 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 9,822 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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COV 342K is a 1972 MG Miget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 24,099 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 Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying COV 342K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COV 342K registered?

COV 342K is a 1972 MG Miget, first registered on 5 March 1972.

Is COV 342K safe to buy?

The MOT history for COV 342K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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