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MGF 164L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,236 mi
Last recorded7,236 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGF 164L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 7,236 miles

Both seatbelt reel covers displaced

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

indicators flash slow . Almost fail criteria

Pass 1 Apr 2016 6,862 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 6,447 miles

blue smoke when accelerating

Pass 22 Apr 2014 5,665 miles

slight play at steering rack pinion

slight play offside front king pin

Pass 12 Apr 2012 5,250 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsr tyre perishing , but no cords visable.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 5,250 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsr tyre perishing , but no cords visable.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 4,580 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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MGF 164L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MGF 164L, 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 MGF 164L registered?

MGF 164L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is MGF 164L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGF 164L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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