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FHJ 152L

1972 MG Midget

Cream Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,604 mi
Last recorded90,604 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 152L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,604 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 90,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 2mm left. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,863 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,708 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,320 miles

o/s/f slight play in king pin

Fail 3 Mar 2010 85,736 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,736 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 85,573 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming perished

Fail 25 Feb 2009 85,573 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 25 Feb 2008 85,414 miles

engine misfiring

nearside rear & offside front tyres becoming perished

Fail 25 Feb 2008 85,414 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine misfiring

nearside rear & offside front tyres becoming perished

Pass 9 Mar 2007 85,272 miles

handbrake lever travel long

nearside front tyre becoming perrished

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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FHJ 152L is a 1972 MG Midget in Cream with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FHJ 152L, 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 FHJ 152L registered?

FHJ 152L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is FHJ 152L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHJ 152L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FHJ 152L have outstanding finance?

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