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EAX 818K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,249 mi
Last recorded12,249 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAX 818K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 12,249 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 12,211 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,080 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 11,920 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 11,517 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 10,305 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 62,678 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 62,678 miles

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

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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EAX 818K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EAX 818K, 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 EAX 818K?

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What year was EAX 818K registered?

EAX 818K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is EAX 818K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAX 818K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EAX 818K have outstanding finance?

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