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LUL 233K

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

40,168 mi
Last recorded40,168 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUL 233K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 40,168 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 40,168 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 40,068 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 40,068 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 39,974 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 39,974 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,874 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,716 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,716 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,527 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

loose wires in engine bay

noise from rear halfshaft/differential when nearside wheel is rotated

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2011 39,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

loose wires in engine bay

noise from rear halfshaft/differential when nearside wheel is rotated

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,138 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 39,136 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,129 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 39,129 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LUL 233K is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LUL 233K, 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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What year was LUL 233K registered?

LUL 233K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 18 May 1972.

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