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FHL 110L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,245 mi
Last recorded51,245 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHL 110L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 51,245 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 50,182 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in steering arm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 49,830 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,460 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,169 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,846 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,569 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,575 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,188 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,861 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 46,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

indicators flashing slowly

nearside and offside front tyres condition deteriorated/cracking

nearside rear tyre condition deteriorated/cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,675 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,362 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,057 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 46,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,629 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,350 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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FHL 110L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FHL 110L, 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 FHL 110L registered?

FHL 110L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 22 August 1972.

Is FHL 110L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHL 110L shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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