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MGK 312L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

23,872 mi
Last recorded23,872 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGK 312L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2016 23,872 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal feels spongy

both front tyres showing signs of fouling wheel arches

Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,116 miles

slight blow exhaust manifold

slight corrossion in n/s sill to body

slight corrossion in o/s door post

Fail 1 Apr 2010 23,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight blow exhaust manifold

slight corrossion n/s body above sill

Fail 31 Jul 2008 21,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

nsf osf corrision near door hinges lower

osf floor corrision

osf seat belt clasp is broken

Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,488 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 19,488 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear differential is leaking badly

Pass 3 Jul 2006 18,095 miles

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

oil leak

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 312L 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 42.9%.

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 MGK 312L, 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.

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What year was MGK 312L registered?

MGK 312L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 21 August 1972.

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