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LFP 170L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,081 mi
Last recorded32,081 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFP 170L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 32,081 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,854 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,152 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,265 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,222 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 27,222 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,031 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,031 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 27,000 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 27,000 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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 22 Apr 2009 26,750 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 May 2008 26,659 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 26,513 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2007 26,513 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,311 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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LFP 170L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red 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 LFP 170L, 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 LFP 170L registered?

LFP 170L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 11 August 1972.

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