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LAC 479L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,328 mi
Last recorded82,328 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAC 479L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 82,328 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 81,991 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 81,411 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 81,291 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,162 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 80,688 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oilleaking from rear hubs

Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,408 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,886 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 79,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 78,655 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

oil at n\s\r back plate (brakes ok)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,656 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 77,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 75,200 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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LAC 479L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LAC 479L, 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 LAC 479L registered?

LAC 479L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 31 August 1972.

Is LAC 479L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAC 479L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAC 479L have outstanding finance?

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