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FPM 224L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,052 mi
Last recorded1,052 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPM 224L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 1,052 miles

free play in handbrake

Pass 8 Aug 2016 591 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 9,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 9,122 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 9,087 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 8,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 8,513 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 8,243 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 8,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,111 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 8,085 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 7,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 7,127 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 7,050 miles

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

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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FPM 224L 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 85.7%.

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 FPM 224L, 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 FPM 224L?

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What year was FPM 224L registered?

FPM 224L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 25 August 1972.

Is FPM 224L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPM 224L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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