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PVL 210K

1972 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,389 mi
Last recorded47,389 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVL 210K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 47,389 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 47,376 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

off isde front body panel(wing) insecure

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2016 46,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement brake pedal (3.5.1k)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure nearside of roll bar fouling on another part (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

off isde front body panel(wing) insecure

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,390 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,259 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,852 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,464 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 41,464 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 41,283 miles

Both sides rear axle straps weak.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 41,281 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

both rear suspension travel retaining straps splitting

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,740 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 40,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,475 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,112 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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PVL 210K is a 1972 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PVL 210K, 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 PVL 210K registered?

PVL 210K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is PVL 210K safe to buy?

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