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FMB 170K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

22,408 mi
Last recorded22,408 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMB 170K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 22,408 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 22,407 miles

Brake performance not tested due too fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 17,128 miles

drivers seat bolts lose

Fail 1 Nov 2017 17,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

driver seat bolt loose

Pass 23 Apr 2012 16,614 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advanced rust to front lower panel

advanced rust to underside and to all perscribed areas

Fail 18 Apr 2012 16,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advanced rust to front lower panel

advanced rust to underside and to all perscribed areas

Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front lower panel badly rusted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,937 miles

advanced rust to under side and to all perscribed areas

front lower panel rusty

rear panel rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2010 14,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advanced rust to under side and to all perscribed areas

front lower panel rusty

rear panel rusty

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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FMB 170K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FMB 170K, 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 FMB 170K registered?

FMB 170K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is FMB 170K safe to buy?

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