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FHT 74K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,479 mi
Last recorded88,479 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHT 74K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front coil springs rusty

rear leaf springs rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,964 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,428 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 87,428 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 86,838 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,292 miles

play in front wheel bearings

propshaft rear joint worn

Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,053 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 86,043 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,668 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 85,667 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 85,577 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 85,577 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

front suspension king pins need grease

Pass 11 Sep 2009 85,497 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 85,497 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front to rear brake pipe rusty

n/s front metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2008 85,453 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 85,451 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 85,032 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Some play in steering column

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 13 May 2006 79,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FHT 74K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FHT 74K, 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 FHT 74K registered?

FHT 74K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 February 1972.

Is FHT 74K safe to buy?

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