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ERW 165L

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,447 mi
Last recorded34,447 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERW 165L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 34,447 miles

water leak

Pass 26 May 2016 33,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 32,005 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 30,138 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,586 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,373 miles

park brake low

Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,680 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 23,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,037 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,863 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,681 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 11,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 2,299 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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ERW 165L is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ERW 165L, 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 ERW 165L?

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What year was ERW 165L registered?

ERW 165L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is ERW 165L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERW 165L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ERW 165L have outstanding finance?

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