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EOV 117L

1972 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,315 mi
Last recorded24,315 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOV 117L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 24,315 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 21,005 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 20,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance is low

Various oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2020 20,177 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 20,144 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 20,144 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 20,102 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 20,048 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 19,976 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate damp of oil

Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,875 miles

O/S/R brake back plate damp of oil

Pass 15 Jan 2014 19,679 miles

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

offside rear rebound strap weak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 19,679 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside rear rebound strap weak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,372 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,336 miles

slight play near side front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Sep 2011 19,336 miles

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

slight play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,301 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,265 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,227 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 19,225 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,070 miles

near side front brake slightly sticking on

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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EOV 117L is a 1972 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EOV 117L, 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 EOV 117L?

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What year was EOV 117L registered?

EOV 117L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is EOV 117L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOV 117L shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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