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EXC 8L

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,249 mi
Last recorded61,249 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXC 8L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 61,249 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 61,137 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 61,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,138 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,138 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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EXC 8L is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EXC 8L, 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 EXC 8L?

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What year was EXC 8L registered?

EXC 8L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is EXC 8L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXC 8L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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