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DUH 773L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

11,551 mi
Last recorded11,551 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUH 773L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 11,551 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 11,411 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,134 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 11,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,661 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front inner wings and bulk head slight corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2014 10,661 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front inner wings and bulk head slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2013 9,975 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 9,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 9,790 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2012 9,790 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 9,131 miles

N/S floor area corroded.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 9,131 miles

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

N/S floor area corroded.

Pass 19 May 2010 8,390 miles

Oil leak

nsr and osr axle straps deteriorated.

Pass 29 May 2009 7,334 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2009 7,334 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 6,795 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 6,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2007 6,256 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 6,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Both front Wishbones inner bushes worn

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside 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 slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Both fuel hoses at pump deteriorated

Offside sill excessive corrosion

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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DUH 773L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DUH 773L, 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 DUH 773L registered?

DUH 773L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 15 November 1972.

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