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EJF 253L

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,718 mi
Last recorded39,718 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJF 253L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,718 miles

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

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 39,155 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 39,155 miles

Offside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 38,444 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear floor body has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,565 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,916 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,283 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,228 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,554 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 27,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,677 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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EJF 253L is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EJF 253L, 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 EJF 253L registered?

EJF 253L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is EJF 253L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJF 253L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJF 253L have outstanding finance?

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