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DWN 482K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

11,697 mi
Last recorded11,697 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWN 482K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 11,697 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 11,675 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 11,609 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 11,580 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 11,555 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 11,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 11,505 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 11,469 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 11,452 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 11,409 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 11,331 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 11,189 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 11,056 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 10,810 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 10,507 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 9,489 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,719 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 6,329 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,275 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 3,050 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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DWN 482K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWN 482K, 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

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What year was DWN 482K registered?

DWN 482K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is DWN 482K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWN 482K shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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