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EAD 151L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,746 mi
Last recorded3,746 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAD 151L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 3,746 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 3,104 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 2,590 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 2,300 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 1,875 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 1,270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 488 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,120 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 99,120 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,606 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,252 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 97,841 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 96,759 miles

rear brakes 28% imbalance

Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,976 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion in front valence (not structural)

imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,238 miles

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

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

corrosion in front valence (not structural)

spare tyre worn below limits

Fail 25 Jul 2011 95,238 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in front valence (not structural)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 94,660 miles

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

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

corrosion in front valence not structural

Pass 10 Aug 2009 94,276 miles

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

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 wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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 wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

corrosion in front valence (not structural)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 93,607 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion in front inner valence not structural

Pass 16 Jul 2007 93,182 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion in offside outer sill (not within 30cm of mounting points)

corrosion starting in nearside front inner wing area (not structural)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,610 miles

all rear leaf springs bushes starting to split

corrosion in front valence (not structural)

corrosion in o/s/front inner wing (non structural area)

slight play in both front trunion joints

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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EAD 151L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EAD 151L, 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 EAD 151L?

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What year was EAD 151L registered?

EAD 151L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 30 August 1972.

Is EAD 151L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAD 151L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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