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HYT 4K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,193 mi
Last recorded16,193 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYT 4K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 16,193 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 15,548 miles

Nearside Front floor heavily corroded but not a prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small crack (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 15,548 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front floor heavily corroded but not a prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small crack (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside floor pan corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 30 May 2014 14,529 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2014 14,528 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,491 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 13,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,109 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in n/s/f lower king pin bush

Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,318 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 12,317 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,255 miles

o/s/r spring front mounting panel surface corrosion

rear springs starting to weaken

slight bind on n/s/f brake

slight damage to o/s/f floor

slight play in n/s steering rack ball end

Pass 10 May 2008 10,490 miles

Brakes slightly spongy

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Tickover slightly fast

Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 8,954 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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HYT 4K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue 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 HYT 4K, 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.

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What year was HYT 4K registered?

HYT 4K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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