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LYO 946K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,656 mi
Last recorded10,656 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYO 946K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 10,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 10,599 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 10,599 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 10,550 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 10,546 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 10,529 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 10,469 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 10,469 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 10,442 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 10,193 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 10,155 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 9,827 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 9,326 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 9,326 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 9,121 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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LYO 946K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LYO 946K, 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 LYO 946K?

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What year was LYO 946K registered?

LYO 946K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 30 June 1972.

Is LYO 946K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYO 946K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LYO 946K have outstanding finance?

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