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HHW 518L

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,872 mi
Last recorded21,872 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHW 518L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,872 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 21,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension upper trunnion joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2016 19,955 miles

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

cl;utch nslave cylinder leaking.

Fail 25 May 2016 19,955 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cl;utch nslave cylinder leaking.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 19,370 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes perishing on limits

slight blue smoke

Pass 9 Jun 2014 18,862 miles

fuel pipes perishing

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 18,500 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 17,985 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 17,436 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,889 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,198 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,876 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,402 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 12,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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HHW 518L is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HHW 518L, 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 HHW 518L registered?

HHW 518L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is HHW 518L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHW 518L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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