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EOH 830L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

12,281 mi
Last recorded12,281 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOH 830L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 12,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside reverse light is inop

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

body earth strap is in poor condition

brake pedal travel is slightly long, brakes require adjustment

clutch pedal looses pressure

Fail 29 Nov 2016 12,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure mounting bracket is loose (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure mounting bracket is loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing steering arm (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside reverse light is inop

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

body earth strap is in poor condition

clutch pedal looses pressure

Pass 17 Sep 2015 12,125 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 12,112 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering kingpin and cross pin (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 11,573 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 11,558 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r/axle strap broken

rear silencer box loose

Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,891 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,323 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 9,440 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 8,512 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 7,094 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 7,092 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

general wear to front suspension

what is under body like under under seal ? & where i cant see ?

Pass 1 Sep 2008 5,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 5,727 miles

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 5,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 5,518 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 5,518 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 5,298 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 5,291 miles

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

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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EOH 830L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EOH 830L, 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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EOH 830L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1972.

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