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FPW 633K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,209 mi
Last recorded56,209 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPW 633K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 56,209 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 55,436 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 54,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 53,031 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 52,762 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 49,280 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunion has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,501 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 43,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,066 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,024 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,774 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,240 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,132 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 31,130 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,490 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 15,594 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 155,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 12,788 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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FPW 633K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FPW 633K, 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

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What year was FPW 633K registered?

FPW 633K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 11 May 1972.

Is FPW 633K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPW 633K shows 21 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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