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LCH 585K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,749 mi
Last recorded97,749 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCH 585K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 97,749 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2016 97,498 miles

All suspension components corroded

Captive nuts on rear suspension linkage n/s/r and o/s/r only just gripped

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Vehicle heavily underseales

general chassis corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

general chassis corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2014 97,399 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 97,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 97,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system coroaded

general chassie corosion

oil leak from gear box

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,082 miles

cill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer cills

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 27 Jul 2012 97,082 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

cill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer cills

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,901 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber broken

wire coil on n/s/f brake hose broken

wire coil on o/s/f brake hose broken

Fail 26 Jul 2011 96,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust rubber broken

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

wire coil on n/s/f brake hose broken

wire coil on o/s/f brake hose broken

Fail 28 Jul 2010 96,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 96,777 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 96,440 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 96,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

nearside rear park brake rod outer clevis and pin worn becoming excessively.

offside front door mirror becoming insecure.

slight engine oil leak.

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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LCH 585K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LCH 585K, 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 LCH 585K registered?

LCH 585K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 18 February 1972.

Is LCH 585K safe to buy?

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