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MYD 240L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,102 mi
Last recorded21,102 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYD 240L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 21,102 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,084 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,061 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 21,053 miles

Slight leak on 1st joint exhaust

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,041 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 20,991 miles

1 rear exhaust bobbin broken

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,991 miles

1 rear exhaust bobbin broken

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2010 20,960 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

reverse light staying on showing white light to the rear

Pass 5 Jul 2009 20,877 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,864 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front top suspension joint rubber bushes

slight play in offside front shocker bearing

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 30 Apr 2008 20,864 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside front top suspension joint rubber bushes

slight play in offside front shocker bearing

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight leak from front exhaust section

Fail 24 Apr 2007 20,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak from front exhaust section

Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,784 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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MYD 240L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MYD 240L, 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 MYD 240L registered?

MYD 240L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is MYD 240L safe to buy?

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