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DBE 756L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

22,291 mi
Last recorded22,291 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBE 756L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2015 22,291 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,291 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,871 miles

advise front king pin slighty worn

Fail 19 Jun 2014 19,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front king pins slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2013 17,504 miles

front king ins slightly worn

o/s/r spring eye bushes worn

Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,643 miles

lift in nearside and offside king pins nearside front slightly worse

signs of fuel stains on fuel tank no leaks found at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2012 15,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

horn faulty

lift in nearside and offside king pins nearside front slightly worse

signs of fuel stains on fuel tank no leaks found at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 13,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,825 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 10,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 10,541 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,463 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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DBE 756L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DBE 756L, 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 DBE 756L registered?

DBE 756L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 22 September 1972.

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