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HFL 328N

1975 MG Midget

Cream Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,399 mi
Last recorded78,399 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFL 328N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,399 miles

both front suspension lower trunions slight movement

both front wheel bearings and front suspension kingpins slight movement/ play

front chassis and inner wings starting to rust

front inner wheel arches heavily insulated

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and painted

Fail 26 Jun 2017 78,399 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wheel bearings and front suspension kingpins slight movement/ play

front chassis and inner wings starting to rust

front inner wheel arches heavily insulated

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and painted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,745 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 78,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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HFL 328N is a 1975 MG Midget in Cream with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,422 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 HFL 328N, 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 51 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 HFL 328N registered?

HFL 328N is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 2 April 1975.

Is HFL 328N safe to buy?

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