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FAX 668L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

7,704 mi
Last recorded7,704 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 668L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 7,704 miles

Oil leak Engine and gear box ()

Seat belt webbing is in poor condition in places

Suspension components are corroded including leaf springs

Underside of vehicle is very corroded but has been repaired and undersealed

Fail 11 May 2018 7,700 miles

Fuel system component leaking At pump area (7.2.3)

Oil leak Engine and gear box ()

Seat belt webbing is in poor condition in places

Suspension components are corroded including leaf springs

Underside of vehicle is very corroded but has been repaired and undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2017 7,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 7,482 miles

Underside of vehicle is very corroded at rear which has been undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2015 7,191 miles

Both headlamp wing bowls are corroded

Play in steering joints

Suspension components are very corroded at rear

Underside of vehicle has various welded patches

Fail 27 Mar 2015 7,191 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both headlamp wing bowls are corroded

Play in steering joints

Suspension components are very corroded at rear

Underside of vehicle has various welded patches

Pass 14 Jan 2014 6,898 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 6,893 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 6,439 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 6,428 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 6,415 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 6,083 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 5,689 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 5,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 4,694 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 4,164 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 4,164 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 3,376 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 3,376 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

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

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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FAX 668L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FAX 668L, 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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What year was FAX 668L registered?

FAX 668L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is FAX 668L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAX 668L shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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