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FOV 381L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

3,834 mi
Last recorded3,834 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOV 381L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 3,834 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 3,785 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 3,767 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 3,761 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 3,682 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 3,597 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Feb 2014 3,451 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 3,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Feb 2013 3,255 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 2,719 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 2,205 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 1,639 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 769 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 3 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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FOV 381L 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 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOV 381L, 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 FOV 381L?

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What year was FOV 381L registered?

FOV 381L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is FOV 381L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOV 381L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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