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HUD 874L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,800 mi
Last recorded43,800 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUD 874L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just meets minimum requirement 17%

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Aug 2016 43,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just meets minimum requirement 17%

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,784 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,686 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 43,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,467 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,371 miles

slight low performance n/s rear brake

Pass 6 Aug 2011 43,233 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,701 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,175 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 42,173 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,242 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,675 miles

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

offside and nearside rear suspension straps splitting

Fail 17 Dec 2007 40,673 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside and nearside rear suspension straps splitting

Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,664 miles

both nearside and offside rear check straps in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2005 38,329 miles

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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HUD 874L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HUD 874L, 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 HUD 874L registered?

HUD 874L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is HUD 874L safe to buy?

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