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DON 811K

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,400 mi
Last recorded86,400 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDON 811K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,400 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 86,400 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2010 86,393 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,387 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 86,376 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 86,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,331 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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DON 811K is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DON 811K, 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 DON 811K?

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What year was DON 811K registered?

DON 811K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 8 June 1972.

Is DON 811K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DON 811K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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