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DOW 80K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,757 mi
Last recorded93,757 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOW 80K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,757 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 93,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front coil springs corroded

rear inner aches corroded

sills corroded

underside and chassis corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,500 miles

engine juddering

oil leak

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2016 92,499 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

engine juddering

oil leak

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2015 91,189 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

sills slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 91,188 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

sills slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 89,930 miles

slight play in os king pin and lower trunion

Fail 10 Jun 2014 89,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in os king pin and lower trunion

Pass 12 Jun 2013 88,829 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 88,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

car over heated on the test

Pass 24 May 2012 87,143 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 87,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,333 miles

slight play in both front kinpins

Pass 20 May 2010 85,356 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,572 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 84,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 May 2007 83,507 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 82,932 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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DOW 80K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DOW 80K, 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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DOW 80K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 15 June 1972.

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