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FOV 687L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,513 mi
Last recorded3,513 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOV 687L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 3,513 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 3,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front brakes have a slight bind

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s + n/s/f inner wings corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 3,300 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 3,300 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 3,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 2,836 miles

front offside and nearside king pin bush slightly worn

Pass 17 Apr 2009 2,278 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 1,425 miles

CORROSION OFF AND NEEARSIDE REAR ABOVE REBOUND STRAPS

OIL LEAK AT OFFSIDE REAR HUB

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 47 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 687L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 687L, 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 687L?

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What year was FOV 687L registered?

FOV 687L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 16 November 1972.

Is FOV 687L safe to buy?

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