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LAA 611L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,437 mi
Last recorded36,437 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAA 611L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 36,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 36,431 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested N/S and O/S. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 31,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 30,511 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 30,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 29,548 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trunion joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trunion joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 26,960 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 25,097 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 24,030 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 22,076 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 20,116 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 15,343 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 8,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 7,926 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 5,860 miles

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

both front brake application slightly uneven

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2012 2,523 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 95,282 miles

o/s/f kingpin slight play

Fail 22 Jun 2011 95,282 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f kingpin slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2010 94,066 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 94,066 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 94,066 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 90,630 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 86,773 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 76,676 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 76,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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LAA 611L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LAA 611L, 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 LAA 611L registered?

LAA 611L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 21 December 1972.

Is LAA 611L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAA 611L shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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