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EAY 928L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,580 mi
Last recorded92,580 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAY 928L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,580 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 92,565 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,270 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 90,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,045 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014
Fail 24 May 2014

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 84,301 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 84,301 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 82,859 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 82,609 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 82,292 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 81,890 miles

lift in o/s/f king pin

play n/s/f bottom trunion cross pin

Pass 9 Jun 2008 81,585 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 81,335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 80,896 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 80,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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EAY 928L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EAY 928L, 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 EAY 928L?

You can check the full history of EAY 928L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EAY 928L registered?

EAY 928L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EAY 928L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAY 928L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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