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FVY 852L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,610 mi
Last recorded50,610 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVY 852L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 50,610 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,592 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,573 miles

n/s/f brake caliper mounting bolt locking device broken.

o/s/f brake disc may have hair-line cracks suggest further investigation.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 50,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s/f brake caliper mounting bolt locking device broken.

o/s/f brake disc may have hair-line cracks suggest further investigation.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,516 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 50,513 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,458 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,453 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,447 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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FVY 852L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FVY 852L, 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 FVY 852L registered?

FVY 852L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 13 October 1972.

Is FVY 852L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVY 852L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FVY 852L have outstanding finance?

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