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EWD 500K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,967 mi
Last recorded92,967 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWD 500K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,760 miles

FRONT SHOCKS GETTING WEAK / BOUNCY

N/S REAR SILENCER MOUNTING UNBONDED

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 92,217 miles

front suspension joints have slight play

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2011 92,183 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 92,091 miles

48% rear brake balance

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

corrosion to o/s inner sill

play in steering coulumn

Fail 30 Apr 2010 92,091 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

48% rear brake balance

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

corrosion to o/s inner sill

play in steering coulumn

Pass 15 Dec 2008 92,022 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 92,022 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 91,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s and o/s upper & lower trunnions

n/s/r wheel binding

top steering column bush

Fail 5 Nov 2007 91,990 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s and o/s upper & lower trunnions

n/s/r wheel binding

top steering column bush

Pass 6 Sep 2006 91,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 91,797 miles

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

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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EWD 500K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EWD 500K, 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.

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EWD 500K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 5 January 1972.

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