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PNP 20L

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,867 mi
Last recorded32,867 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNP 20L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,278cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,867 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,869 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 48,827 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

offside rear bump stop corroaded

Pass 19 Dec 2006 46,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 43,002 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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PNP 20L is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PNP 20L, 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 PNP 20L registered?

PNP 20L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is PNP 20L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNP 20L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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