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FON 2L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,352 mi
Last recorded88,352 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFON 2L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,352 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,427 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,620 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 86,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 and nearside rear tyres BADLY DETERIORATED

Pass 29 May 2014 85,745 miles

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

nearside rear and nearside front tyres cracking around walls

offside rear tyre badly cracked around walls

Pass 31 May 2013 85,424 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2012 84,611 miles

front bumper loose

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2012 84,611 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front bumper (nearside) insecure

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 6 May 2011 84,419 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 84,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 83,837 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2010 83,837 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 83,503 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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FON 2L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 2L, 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 2L registered?

FON 2L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is FON 2L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FON 2L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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