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HLX 412N

1975 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,410 mi
Last recorded81,410 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLX 412N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 81,410 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,892 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,548 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 80,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,860 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 79,859 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s floor flexing under thumb pressure

n/s rear exhaust mounting spilt

rear spring eye bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2009 79,756 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,424 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 79,323 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 78,831 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 78,831 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 78,106 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 78,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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HLX 412N is a 1975 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HLX 412N, 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 HLX 412N registered?

HLX 412N is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 26 February 1975.

Is HLX 412N safe to buy?

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