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HHA 41L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,378 mi
Last recorded55,378 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHA 41L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,378 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 55,378 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,373 miles

nearside front lower trunnion has play

Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,373 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front out riggers coroded

nearside front lower trunnion play

Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,368 miles

nearside floor corroded in two places

offside front floor corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,290 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 55,290 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,248 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 55,248 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 55,120 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 55,120 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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HHA 41L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HHA 41L, 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 HHA 41L?

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What year was HHA 41L registered?

HHA 41L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 23 October 1972.

Is HHA 41L safe to buy?

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