MOT Status
ValidMileage
19,782 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
engine/gearbox/axle oily
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)
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
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
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
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Oil leak
grease required in both front suspension joints
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
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
indicators not flashing very well on tickover
nearside front brake pads maybe worn
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
flexible fuel pipes to fuel pump a bit cracked.
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of HBW 748L?
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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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