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FOE 882L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,310 mi
Last recorded64,310 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOE 882L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,310 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 64,309 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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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FOE 882L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FOE 882L, 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

How do I check the history of FOE 882L?

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What year was FOE 882L registered?

FOE 882L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is FOE 882L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOE 882L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FOE 882L have outstanding finance?

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