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LNY 185L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,358 mi
Last recorded7,358 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNY 185L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 7,358 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 6,984 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 6,343 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 5,748 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Signs of surface corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle.

Slight play in front suspension trunions.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 3,077 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 2,779 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 669 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 669 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,359 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 82,484 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,445 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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LNY 185L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LNY 185L, 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 LNY 185L registered?

LNY 185L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 8 August 1972.

Is LNY 185L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNY 185L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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