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FWW 247L

1972 MG Midget

Bronze Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,292 mi
Last recorded66,292 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 247L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,292 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 66,252 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower king pin has slight play

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2017 66,214 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 66,167 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,153 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,137 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 66,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,091 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,815 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,729 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 65,461 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,461 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,801 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 64,105 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,800 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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FWW 247L is a 1972 MG Midget in Bronze with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWW 247L, 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 FWW 247L registered?

FWW 247L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is FWW 247L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 247L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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