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OFF 294K

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,658 mi
Last recorded55,658 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFF 294K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 55,658 miles

park brake not locking out

Fail 6 Dec 2017 55,658 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets missing (8.2.3)

park brake not locking out

Pass 19 Nov 2016 55,342 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 55,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 54,490 miles

slight movement in nearside front steering rack

Fail 21 Jun 2014 54,490 miles

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

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

slight movement in nearside front steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2013 95,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 95,709 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 94,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,633 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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OFF 294K is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OFF 294K, 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 OFF 294K registered?

OFF 294K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is OFF 294K safe to buy?

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