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ERD 620L

1972 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,960 mi
Last recorded99,960 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERD 620L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 99,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 99,626 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 98,385 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 98,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 121,448 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,995 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,947 miles

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,030 miles

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from speedo drive

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,808 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,079 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 84,587 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 83,916 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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ERD 620L is a 1972 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 ERD 620L, 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 ERD 620L?

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What year was ERD 620L registered?

ERD 620L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is ERD 620L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERD 620L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ERD 620L have outstanding finance?

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