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MGK 254L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,255 mi
Last recorded92,255 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGK 254L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 92,255 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broke off

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 90,341 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

chassis and underneath nod body heavily undersealed, difficult to assess for corosion

Fail 11 May 2018 90,341 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

chassis and underneath nod body heavily undersealed, difficult to assess for corosion

Pass 3 May 2017 89,408 miles

Floor pan and under body heavily undersealed, difficult to assess for corrosion

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes on pass fail limit (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 89,408 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Floor pan and under body heavily undersealed, difficult to assess for corrosion

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes on pass fail limit (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 88,302 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 87,610 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 87,609 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 86,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,751 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,125 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,808 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 84,353 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2010 84,353 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 83,967 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 83,576 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 82,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 81,593 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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MGK 254L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MGK 254L, 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 MGK 254L registered?

MGK 254L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 18 October 1972.

Is MGK 254L safe to buy?

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