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MPH 808L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

18,872 mi
Last recorded18,872 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPH 808L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2013 18,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust clamp rusty and loose.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 18,872 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust clamp rusty and loose.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,867 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 18,851 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 18,814 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

some deterioration to suspension etc-lift nearside kingpin many areas corroding with several welded repairs

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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MPH 808L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 MPH 808L, 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 MPH 808L registered?

MPH 808L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 14 August 1972.

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