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EKD 276L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,732 mi
Last recorded67,732 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKD 276L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,732 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 67,687 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper/hose union (3.6.A.1)

slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front slight play in king pin

welding requires some attention in areas

Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,031 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,397 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 66,397 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,237 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 66,237 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

Outer side wall cracks to off side rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2005 65,926 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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EKD 276L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EKD 276L, 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.

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What year was EKD 276L registered?

EKD 276L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 14 August 1972.

Is EKD 276L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKD 276L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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