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KEG 665L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEG 665L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 93,672 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 96,372 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,618 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 93,304 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,895 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,590 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 89,586 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 88,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 88,324 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 86,881 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 86,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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KEG 665L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KEG 665L, 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 KEG 665L registered?

KEG 665L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is KEG 665L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEG 665L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KEG 665L have outstanding finance?

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