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ENL 236L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14 mi
Last recorded14 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENL 236L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 14 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,093 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,780 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,137 miles

n/s/f play top kingpin/shockabsorber bush

Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,059 miles

o/s/r exhaust rubber mounting slightly cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,059 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r exhaust rubber mounting slightly cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,775 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 51,770 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,658 miles

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

slight play in nearside front kingpin

Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,232 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,635 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,285 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 50,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,600 miles

slight play o/s front king pin

Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,342 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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ENL 236L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ENL 236L, 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 ENL 236L?

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What year was ENL 236L registered?

ENL 236L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is ENL 236L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENL 236L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ENL 236L have outstanding finance?

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