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FCR 972L

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,625 mi
Last recorded6,625 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCR 972L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 6,625 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 6,610 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 6,572 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 6,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 6,448 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 6,195 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 6,194 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 5,864 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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FCR 972L is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FCR 972L, 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 FCR 972L?

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What year was FCR 972L registered?

FCR 972L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is FCR 972L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCR 972L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FCR 972L have outstanding finance?

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