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MFH 895L

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

96,976 mi
Last recorded96,976 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFH 895L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 96,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 96,698 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 96,318 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 95,824 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,394 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 94,958 miles

Nearside Front king pin play

Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,389 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,011 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 93,524 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 93,079 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,569 miles

Nearside Lower trunnion worn

Offside Lower trunnion worn

Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,134 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 91,517 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,528 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 89,775 miles

n/s/r axle hub seal leaking oil but not affecting brakes

Fail 25 Jul 2012 89,770 miles

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

n/s/r axle hub seal leaking oil but not affecting brakes

Pass 28 Jul 2011 89,275 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 88,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 88,541 miles

play in nearside front uppper and lower joints

Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in front king pins

Pass 18 Jul 2007 87,676 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 87,337 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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MFH 895L is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 MFH 895L, 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 MFH 895L registered?

MFH 895L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is MFH 895L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFH 895L shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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