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FNG 601K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,172 mi
Last recorded1,172 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNG 601K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 1,172 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2018 1,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2017 1,131 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 1,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

play in rack

Fail 15 Mar 2016 1,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside front (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

play in rack

Pass 3 Mar 2015 997 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 966 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 636 miles

propshaft rear u/j worn

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 2 Apr 2012 567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 492 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 376 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2009 282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 180 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 83 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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FNG 601K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FNG 601K, 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 FNG 601K registered?

FNG 601K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 18 April 1972.

Is FNG 601K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNG 601K shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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