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EOG 188K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,428 mi
Last recorded68,428 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOG 188K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 68,428 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 68,285 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 68,120 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,697 miles

advise on corrsion in general under car

Fail 11 Mar 2009 67,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise on corrsion in general under car

Fail 11 Jul 2007 66,426 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,426 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 May 2007 66,407 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s seat not fitted and seat belt not fitted n/s;

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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EOG 188K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red 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 EOG 188K, 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 EOG 188K registered?

EOG 188K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is EOG 188K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOG 188K 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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