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ERH 453L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,568 mi
Last recorded19,568 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERH 453L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 19,568 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 19,390 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 18,626 miles

Coolant leak radiator area.

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 16,427 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 15,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,688 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 15,682 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,682 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 15,655 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,478 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 15,478 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,722 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 11,772 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 11,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear spring shackles locking nuts not full threads but found tight

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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ERH 453L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ERH 453L, 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 ERH 453L registered?

ERH 453L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 16 November 1972.

Is ERH 453L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERH 453L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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