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PUK 182L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,136 mi
Last recorded56,136 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUK 182L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,136 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 56,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,944 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 55,920 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,902 miles

inlet manifold loose

tank and rubber delivery pipes in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank rusty and slighty damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2015 55,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank rusty and slighty damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,714 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,500 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 55,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,148 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 55,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,836 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 54,836 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,396 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 54,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 55,993 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 53,993 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 53,623 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 53,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 52,958 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 52,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nail in n/s/r tyre

rust hole in inner o/s

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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PUK 182L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PUK 182L, 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 PUK 182L registered?

PUK 182L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 6 November 1972.

Is PUK 182L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUK 182L shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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