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LYC 808L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,051 mi
Last recorded6,051 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYC 808L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 6,051 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 6,043 miles

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2012 5,786 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 5,247 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 5,117 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s front outer floorpan corroded. not within 30cm of mounting points

Fail 7 Sep 2010 5,117 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s front outer floorpan corroded. not within 30cm of mounting points

Pass 7 Oct 2009 4,990 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

horn could be better

reserve travel of service brake pedal could be better

Fail 7 Oct 2009 4,987 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

horn could be better

Pass 30 Sep 2008 4,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 4,608 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 4,608 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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LYC 808L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LYC 808L, 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 LYC 808L registered?

LYC 808L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is LYC 808L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYC 808L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LYC 808L have outstanding finance?

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