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LTU 503L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,138 mi
Last recorded41,138 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTU 503L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 41,138 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,641 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,268 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,510 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,137 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,299 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,273 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 335,457 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,673 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,746 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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LTU 503L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc 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 LTU 503L, 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 LTU 503L?

You can check the full history of LTU 503L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LTU 503L registered?

LTU 503L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is LTU 503L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTU 503L 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.

Does LTU 503L have outstanding finance?

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