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FAP 496L

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,600 mi
Last recorded13,600 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAP 496L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 13,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 13,521 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil residue engine & gearbox area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 13,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 12,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 12,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 12,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake effort slightly low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 12,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,061 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 12,044 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,953 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 11,946 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 11,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,716 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 11,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 11,536 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 11,278 miles

BORDERLINE PASS: Movement in nearside front lower trunion and harshness in nearside front wheel bearing.

Centre exhaust mount perished but secure

Coil lead runs close to steering column

Wiperblades require attention

Pass 29 Mar 2008 11,056 miles

rear brake balance requires attention

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Fail 15 Mar 2008 11,047 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear brake balance requires attention

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,562 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 10,417 miles

Fuel Tank Rusting †

N/S/F bump stop missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F bump stop split

Fail 5 Oct 2006 10,417 miles

Centre Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front trunnion bushes deterioated

fuel pipe from tank to pump perished

fuel tank rusting

n/s track rod end bootr split

n/s/f/bump stop missing

o/s track rod end boot split

o/s/f bump stop split

rear axle check straps splitting

slight lift in n/s/f lower trunnion

slight play in o/s/f lower trunnion piviot

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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FAP 496L is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FAP 496L, 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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FAP 496L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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