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FHU 735K

1972 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,217 mi
Last recorded29,217 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHU 735K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 29,217 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Trunnion assembly (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened Hand brake pivot and linkage (3.5.1e)

Wipers do not self park

Fail 27 Sep 2017 29,217 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Trunnion assembly (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened Hand brake pivot and linkage (3.5.1e)

Wipers do not self park

Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,838 miles

Main beam tell tale very dim

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Trunnion assy (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened handbrake (3.5.1e)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 28,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Main beam tell tale very dim

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Trunnion assy (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened handbrake (3.5.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,750 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 28,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,750 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 28,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,750 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 28,750 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,750 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,756 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,557 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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FHU 735K is a 1972 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FHU 735K, 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 FHU 735K registered?

FHU 735K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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