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LLG 789L

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,028 mi
Last recorded86,028 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLG 789L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,028 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 86,028 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 85,817 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 85,817 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,669 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 85,669 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,618 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,972 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,752 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 84,209 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 84,209 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,448 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 84,316 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 84,217 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 84,168 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 84,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 83,688 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 83,580 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 82,468 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 81,504 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 81,495 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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LLG 789L is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LLG 789L, 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 LLG 789L registered?

LLG 789L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is LLG 789L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLG 789L shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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