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FAE 1K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,191 mi
Last recorded25,191 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAE 1K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,191 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,916 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,714 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,519 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,354 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 24,118 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,724 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 22,724 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,640 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,467 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,207 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 17,504 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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FAE 1K 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 92.9%.

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 FAE 1K, 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 FAE 1K registered?

FAE 1K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 17 May 1972.

Is FAE 1K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAE 1K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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