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FUR 851L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,840 mi
Last recorded30,840 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUR 851L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 30,840 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 30,838 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 30,628 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 29,848 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 29,390 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 29,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 28,856 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 28,506 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 28,171 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 28,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 27,657 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 27,228 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 26,626 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 25,464 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,066 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,944 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,260 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 23,410 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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FUR 851L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FUR 851L, 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 FUR 851L?

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What year was FUR 851L registered?

FUR 851L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is FUR 851L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUR 851L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FUR 851L have outstanding finance?

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