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LLW 850K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

4,352 mi
Last recorded4,352 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLW 850K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 4,352 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side lamp reflector lens cracked

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

Offside Front side lamp dim

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 4,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 3,741 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 3,169 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 1,398 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,554 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,085 miles

exhaust blowing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,856 miles

n/s front wheel bearing slightly rough

pads low

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,554 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,426 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 71,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,627 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,928 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,618 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,248 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 39,489 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 34,737 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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LLW 850K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LLW 850K, 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

How do I check the history of LLW 850K?

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What year was LLW 850K registered?

LLW 850K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is LLW 850K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLW 850K shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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