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HBL 58K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

9,361 mi
Last recorded9,361 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBL 58K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 9,361 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 8,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 8,004 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 7,309 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 7,254 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe insecure

Offside Floor corroded

Steering lock not working

Pass 25 Apr 2017 6,735 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 5,122 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 3,524 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 2,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipe damaged and not secured properly

offside rear leaf spring bush deteriorating

oil leak

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 20 Mar 2013 2,125 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 3 Apr 2012 1,379 miles

battery insecure.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 1,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 1,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 1,324 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 1,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 1,001 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 997 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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HBL 58K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HBL 58K, 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 HBL 58K registered?

HBL 58K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is HBL 58K safe to buy?

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