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LPG 550K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,995 mi
Last recorded89,995 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPG 550K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 89,995 miles

slight leakage from n/s/r shockabsorber, slight deterioration to rear spring shackle bushes, slight perishing to o/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewalls,

slight play in n/s/f king pin upper bush and lower trunion, slight lift in king pin, parking brake travel slightly long,

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 4.0mm, o/s/f 5.5mm, both rear 5.0mm, 145/13 75s

Pass 30 Nov 2018 89,995 miles

signs of fuel leaking from fuel pipe to tank pipe fixing.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 5.5mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 145/13 75S.

Fail 30 Nov 2018 89,995 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

signs of fuel leaking from fuel pipe to tank pipe fixing.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 5.5mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 145/13 75S.

Pass 21 Dec 2017 89,995 miles

slight engine and gear box oil leaks.

slight leak from n/s/r shock absorber.

slight play in n/s/f king pin lower joint.

tread depths: all four on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 145/13 75S.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wipers smearing

signs of fuel leak at tank but not leaking at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2017 89,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wipers smearing

signs of fuel leak at tank but not leaking at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2016 89,987 miles

slight leak from n/s/r shock absorber

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

slight play in both front wheel bearings

tyre tread depths all 5mm 145 R13 75 S

Fail 21 Jan 2016 89,987 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight leak from n/s/r shock absorber

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

slight play in both front wheel bearings

tyre tread depths all 5mm 145 R13 75 S

Pass 29 Jan 2015 89,986 miles

tread depths: both front on 5.5mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 145/13 75S.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 89,986 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

tread depths: both front on 5.5mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 145/13 75S.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,939 miles

main beam tell-tale not working

slight play in both front wheel bearings

tyre tread depths all on 5mm 145R13 75S

Fail 21 Feb 2014 89,939 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

main beam tell-tale not working

slight play in both front wheel bearings

tyre tread depths all on 5mm 145R13 75S

Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,926 miles

fuel pipe from tank to fuel pump wet.

movement in steering coloum steering wheel moves in and out.

slight play to n/s/f king pin.

tread depths: all four on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 145/13 75S.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,504 miles

tread depths: all four on 6mm.

tyre size: 145/13 75S.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 89,504 miles

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

tread depths: all four on 6mm.

tyre size: 145/13 75S.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 89,040 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

little reserve travel to parking brake

slight exhaust leak at manifold to front pipe join

tyre tread depths both front 6.5mm both rear 6mm 145r13 75s

Pass 25 Jan 2011 89,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

little reserve travel to parking brake

slight exhaust leak at manifold to front pipe join

tyre tread depths both front 6.5mm both rear 6mm 145r13 75s

Pass 2 Feb 2010 88,680 miles

tread depths: all four on 6mm.

tyre size: 145/13 75s.

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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LPG 550K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 LPG 550K, 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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LPG 550K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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