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CTV 563L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,059 mi
Last recorded6,059 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 563L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 6,059 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches and starting to delaminate (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 6,056 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches and starting to delaminate (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 5,867 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 5,865 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 5,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 9,334 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 5,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension joint greese nipple missung

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 4,952 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 4,948 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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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CTV 563L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CTV 563L, 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

How do I check the history of CTV 563L?

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What year was CTV 563L registered?

CTV 563L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 20 July 1972.

Is CTV 563L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 563L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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