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HBW 748L

1972 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,782 mi
Last recorded19,782 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBW 748L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 19,782 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Trunnion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 16,751 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 16,748 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 13,430 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 12,993 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 11,179 miles

engine/gearbox/axle oily

Pass 7 Apr 2016 10,793 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 10,141 miles

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

Oil leak

all direction indicators slow close to excessive

offside rear hub oil seal area damp

rear brake application a bit uneven (nearside slower)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 7,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake hoses old

clutch fluid hose deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2013 7,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Oil leak

both front brake hoses old

clutch fluid hose deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2012 6,927 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

indicators slow

Pass 12 Nov 2011 6,835 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 4,405 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 4,312 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

grease required in both front suspension joints

Pass 12 Nov 2008 2,302 miles

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

Battery insecure

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes at rear slightly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2007 99,900 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 99,900 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

indicators not flashing very well on tickover

nearside front brake pads maybe worn

Pass 11 Dec 2006 98,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

handbrake high

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 12 Dec 2005 95,960 miles

flexible fuel pipes to fuel pump a bit cracked.

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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HBW 748L is a 1972 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HBW 748L, 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 HBW 748L registered?

HBW 748L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 20 October 1972.

Is HBW 748L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBW 748L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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