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GRX 783L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,727 mi
Last recorded2,727 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRX 783L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 2,727 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 1,880 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 1,880 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 947 miles

ALL WATER HOSES PERISHED AND CRACKED

Fail 30 Jul 2015 947 miles

ALL WATER HOSES PERISHED AND CRACKED

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR REBOUND STRAP BROKEN

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 24 May 2007 51,139 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 51,139 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,708 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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GRX 783L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GRX 783L, 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 GRX 783L?

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What year was GRX 783L registered?

GRX 783L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 21 November 1972.

Is GRX 783L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRX 783L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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