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EDE 452L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,056 mi
Last recorded11,056 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDE 452L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 11,056 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension mounts and components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 11,027 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 11,027 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 10,982 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 10,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front dash insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 10,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

dash-board is loose

Pass 26 Sep 2019 10,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

dash-board is loose

Fail 26 Sep 2019 10,850 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

dash-board is loose

Pass 24 Jan 2018 10,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

dash-board is loose

Fail 24 Jan 2018 10,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

dash-board is loose

Pass 30 Nov 2016 10,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

dash board is loose

Pass 30 Sep 2015 10,164 miles

Nearside Front side-light is slightly dim

Nearside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

dash-board is loose

Fail 30 Sep 2015 10,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

dash-board is loose

Pass 17 Oct 2014 9,918 miles

bonnet safety catch does not work

exhaust is rigid-mounted

some surface corrosion-vehicle stands

Pass 24 Oct 2013 9,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all exhaust supports are rigid

nearside rear brake cylinder clip is poorly fitted

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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EDE 452L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EDE 452L, 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 EDE 452L registered?

EDE 452L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 5 September 1972.

Is EDE 452L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDE 452L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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