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LPH 819K

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,388 mi
Last recorded72,388 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPH 819K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 72,388 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 72,263 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,050 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 70,134 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,788 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 68,786 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,493 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,706 miles

under side of vehicle under silled

Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,151 miles

Front panel corroded

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,066 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,874 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 65,868 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,758 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,742 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 65,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 65,715 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 65,704 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 65,704 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 65,673 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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LPH 819K is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LPH 819K, 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 LPH 819K registered?

LPH 819K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 24 July 1972.

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