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31,158 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area corroded adjacent to rear axle support strap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front valance rusty
slight play in nearside front suspention
underside rusty
corrosion not through all skins through out vehicle + front suspension components + steering components
exhaust front pipe corroding
front brake flexi hose ferrules corroding
heavy engine oil leak
some play in front king pins
some play top steering column mount
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
exhaust front pipe corroding
front brake flexi hose ferrules corroding
front coil springs corroding
heavy engine oil leak
some play front king pins
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight play in nearside front suspension.
front no. plate cracked
front to rear floorplans (both sides) have heavy surface corrosion
heavy surface corrosion to all front suspension components
heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components
o/s door mirror has movement
steering column has horizontal play
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front no. plate cracked
front to rear floorpans (both sides) have heavy surface corrosion
heavy surface corrosion to all front suspension components
o/s door mirror has movement
slight play in o/s/f kingpin
steering column has horizontal play
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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FOW 597L is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 FOW 597L, 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 FOW 597L registered?
FOW 597L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 15 November 1972.
Is FOW 597L safe to buy?
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