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LHT 812L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,543 mi
Last recorded99,543 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHT 812L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 99,543 miles

slight bind o/s n/s front brakes

surface corrosion front springs,floors,n/s/r inner arch

Pass 5 Jul 2024 99,490 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 99,457 miles

slight bind both front brakes

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion o/s n/s floors,front springs

Pass 22 Jul 2022 99,342 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 99,280 miles

surface corrosion front springs

Pass 17 Jul 2020 99,196 miles

slight bind o/s n/s front brakes

slight damage o/s/f antiroll bar bracket

surface corrosion front springs o/s n/s floors

Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,044 miles

slight bind o/s/f brake

surface corrosion front suspension,springs,o/s n/s floors,n/s/r inner arch

Fail 11 Jul 2019 99,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

slight bind o/s/f brake

surface corrosion front suspension,springs,o/s n/s floors,n/s/r inner arch

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,952 miles

slight bind front brakes

surface corrosion front suspension, springs,o/s n/s floors,n/s/r inner arch

Fail 18 Jul 2018 98,952 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight bind front brakes

surface corrosion front suspension, springs,o/s n/s floors,n/s/r inner arch

Pass 13 Jul 2017 98,923 miles

slight bind front brakes

slight damage o/s n/s front antiroll bar brackets

surface corrosion front springs,rear floorsrear spring mounts,inner rear arches and rear seatbelt mounts

Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,858 miles

slight bind front brakes

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear floors,rear spring mounts,inner rear arches and seat belt mounts

Fail 21 Jul 2016 98,857 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking (7.2.3)

slight bind front brakes

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear floors,rear spring mounts,inner rear arches and seat belt mounts

Pass 31 Jul 2015 98,693 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 98,693 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres different size to rear tyres

n/s front kingpin assembly slightly worn on lower swivel

Pass 2 Dec 2014 98,676 miles

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

n/s front kingpin assembly slightly worn

o/s rear cracked on sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2013 98,580 miles

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

n/s kingpin assembly slightly worn

n/s rear tyre cracking on s/wall

rear springs weak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 98,546 miles

n/s kingpin/ swivel assembly slight wear

rear springs slightly weak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,482 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 98,443 miles

slight lift in n/s front kingpin

Fail 8 Dec 2010 98,433 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 98,395 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 98,371 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 98,155 miles

slight bind o/s front brake slight bind n/s front hub

Pass 20 Dec 2006 98,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion rear o/s n/s floors

Fail 20 Dec 2006 98,088 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion rear floors o/s n/s floors

Pass 19 Dec 2005 97,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion o/s n/s floors boot floors

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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LHT 812L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 LHT 812L, 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 53 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 LHT 812L registered?

LHT 812L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 12 February 1973.

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The MOT history for LHT 812L shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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