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FTR 70L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,780 mi
Last recorded34,780 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTR 70L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 34,780 miles

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged Tank to Pump (7.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,185 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 33,855 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 33,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,442 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,481 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 32,156 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,748 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,534 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,016 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,782 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,217 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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FTR 70L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FTR 70L, 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 FTR 70L registered?

FTR 70L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 October 1972.

Is FTR 70L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTR 70L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FTR 70L have outstanding finance?

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