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FDH 729L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,778 mi
Last recorded31,778 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDH 729L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,778 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 31,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,707 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,651 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 31,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,380 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,204 miles

wear in offside king front pin top trunnion

Fail 23 Jun 2012 31,139 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wear in o/s king pin and top trunion

Pass 16 Jul 2011 31,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,129 miles

font suspension wear

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008

play in lower trunions

Pass 8 May 2006 28,711 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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FDH 729L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FDH 729L, 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 FDH 729L registered?

FDH 729L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is FDH 729L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDH 729L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FDH 729L have outstanding finance?

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