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HHE 10L

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,295 mi
Last recorded99,295 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHE 10L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension bush slight play

Offside Front Lower suspension bush slight play

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower steering bush slight play

Offside Front Upper suspension bump stop insecure

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,082 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 99,005 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/f anti roll link fowling suspension arm

o/s/f suspension arm bump stop missing

Fail 23 Oct 2013 99,005 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/f anti roll link fowling suspension arm

o/s/f suspension arm bump stop missing

Fail 26 Oct 2012 98,851 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

nearside front king pin has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,851 miles

nearside front king pin has slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2011 98,809 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 98,675 miles

washers need attention

Pass 16 Sep 2009 98,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s wiper blade slight split

Fail 9 Oct 2008 98,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 98,274 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 98,101 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 98,070 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HHE 10L is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HHE 10L, 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 HHE 10L registered?

HHE 10L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is HHE 10L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHE 10L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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