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GUD 722L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,908 mi
Last recorded10,908 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUD 722L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 10,908 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 10,908 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 10,097 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear diff pinion oil leak

Slight play both front trunnions

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 9,373 miles

Offside Front Binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 8,641 miles

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

Oil leaks

Slight play OS front lower trunnion

Fail 16 Mar 2016 8,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leaks

Slight play OS front lower trunnion

Pass 11 Feb 2015 8,051 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 7,540 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 6,667 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 3,565 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 2,072 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 2,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 1,474 miles

spokes on n/s rear wheel

Pass 24 Jul 2008 1,414 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 1,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 1,302 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 1,302 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 1,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 1,019 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 560 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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GUD 722L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GUD 722L, 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.

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What year was GUD 722L registered?

GUD 722L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 15 August 1972.

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