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DOH 129K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,639 mi
Last recorded15,639 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOH 129K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 15,639 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 15,626 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 15,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2015 15,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 May 2015 15,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 15,582 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished (cracking)

rear suspension mounting points undersealed

underbody undersealed

Fail 7 May 2014 15,582 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished (cracking)

rear suspension mounting points undersealed

underbody undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2012 15,568 miles

advise floor poor at rear on both sides

Pass 10 May 2011 15,546 miles

advise play both front wheel bearings

advise rear floor sections weak from corrosion

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 May 2010 15,489 miles

advise corrosion offside front inner wheel arch area

advise corrosion on parts of floor front and rear

advise nearside track rod end slight play

advise play in both front king pins

advise play in both front wheel bearings

advise play in steering rack

advise wipers poor

Pass 25 Oct 2008 15,464 miles

advise exhaust poor

advise offside sill poor near door hinges

advise play in both front wheel bearings

advise rear suspension prescribed areas corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2007 15,421 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 15,420 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise boot floor poor

advise front springs corroded

advise offside front caliper repaired with washers

advise play in offside front bearing

advise rear hanger bushes poor

advise steering rack gaitors poor

advise underside of vehicle heavy undersealed

Pass 12 May 2006 15,048 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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DOH 129K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DOH 129K, 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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DOH 129K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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