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FON 22L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

14,390 mi
Last recorded14,390 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFON 22L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 14,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 14,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

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

O/S/F - O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCHES UNDERSILLED UNDERBODY IS UNDERSILLED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SUMP PAN IS DAMAGED

Fail 27 May 2017 14,390 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

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

O/S/F - O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCHES UNDERSILLED UNDERBODY IS UNDERSILLED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SUMP PAN IS DAMAGED

Pass 15 Aug 2015 14,254 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2015 14,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 13,882 miles

slight play in offside front suspension king pin

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 26 Jun 2013 13,539 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in nearside front suspension king pin

Pass 12 Jul 2012 12,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 12,983 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 12,870 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 12,630 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 12,527 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 12,412 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 12,405 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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FON 22L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FON 22L, 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 FON 22L registered?

FON 22L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is FON 22L safe to buy?

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