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MLH 789L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,866 mi
Last recorded1,866 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLH 789L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 1,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front outer sill rusting

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

a lot of rust in outer body work will need repairs soon

all 4 tyres old and starting to perish

Fail 10 Apr 2018 1,854 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower edge of front wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front outer sill rusting

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

a lot of rust in outer body work will need repairs soon

all 4 tyres old and starting to perish

Pass 21 Aug 2014 1,804 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner sill not within perscribed area

Rear spring mount rubber bushes perished

Surface corrosion nearside rear wheel arch lower corner

Surface corrosion on fuel tank

Fail 14 Aug 2014 1,793 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Corrosion to nearside front inner sill not within perscribed area

Rear spring mount rubber bushes perished

Surface corrosion nearside rear wheel arch lower corner

Surface corrosion on fuel tank

Pass 17 Aug 2013 1,625 miles

De Cel brake test carried out due to low exhaust height

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

bonnet release lever damaged

both headlamp beam patterns deteriated

brake pedal a/s provision worn

floorpan and sill undersealed

noise from clutch thrust bearing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 1,510 miles

Mark to nearside part of windscreen

Nearside front wing corroded

No hazards or rear fog light fitted to this vehicle as not required

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Various corrosion to suspension items

Various oil leaks evident

Fail 29 Aug 2012 1,510 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Mark to nearside part of windscreen

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

Nearside front wing corroded

No hazards or rear fog light fitted to this vehicle as not required

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Various corrosion to suspension items

Various oil leaks evident

Pass 26 Jul 2011 1,501 miles

Both Front Suspension Coil PSrings Rusted

Both Rear Suspension Leaf Springs Rusted

Engine Oil Leaks

No Rear Fog LAmp Or HAzzard Lights Required Or Fitted

Nside Rear Exhaust Rubber Mount Snapped

Play In Nearside front Suspension Kin Pin

Rear Differential Oil Leak

Rear Exhaust Silencer Pin Holed

Slight Binding On Both Front Brakes

Slight blow From Rear Exhaust Joint

Windscreen Chipped And Marked

Pass 29 Jun 2010 1,494 miles

Both Front Suspension Coil Springs Rusted

Both Rear Suspension Leaf Springs Rusted

Front Crossmamber Rusting

Hazzard Lights Not Required Or Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

No Rear Fog Lamp Required Or Fitted

Rear EXhaust Silencer HAs Slight Blow

Slight Binding On Both Front Brakes

Slight Blow From Rear Exhaust Joint

Slight Movement in Nearside Front King Pin

Windscreen Chipped And MArked

Pass 30 Jun 2009 1,276 miles

Both Front Suspension Coil Springs Rusted

Both Rear Suspension Leaf Springs Rusted

Exhaust System Rusted

Hazzard Light Not Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Rear Fog Lamp Not Fitted

Slight Binding On Both Front Brakes

Slight Blow From Rear Exhaust Joint

Windscreen Marked

Pass 7 Nov 2007 1,230 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 1,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight binding to nearside and offside front brakes

Slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Various marks to zone B of windscreen

Various oil leaks evident

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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MLH 789L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MLH 789L, 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 MLH 789L registered?

MLH 789L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 August 1972.

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