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EVH 82L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,644 mi
Last recorded40,644 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVH 82L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2017 40,644 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 40,337 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 40,336 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,107 miles

Hydraulic clutch fluid flexi loose

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,415 miles

small hole in front innerwing to front chassis leg not considerd structualy weakend at this point

Fail 18 Jun 2014 35,375 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

small hole in front innerwing to front chassis leg not considerd structualy weakend at this point

Pass 22 Jun 2013 32,278 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,263 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 32,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,846 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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EVH 82L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EVH 82L, 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 EVH 82L?

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What year was EVH 82L registered?

EVH 82L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 23 November 1972.

Is EVH 82L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVH 82L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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