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REH 354L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,312 mi
Last recorded11,312 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREH 354L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 11,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion bushes (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion bushes and screw threads (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cut (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front slight movement in track rod end mounting bracket on stub axle(bolts slightly loose?)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 11,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread/wall split (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread split (4.1.D.1a)

Front o/s and n/s tyre treads starting to split

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion bushes (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion bushes and screw threads (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cut (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front slight movement in track rod end mounting bracket on stub axle(bolts slightly loose?)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 8,501 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated perished (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear suspension check strap slightly split

Rear o/s and n/s outer tyre walls slightly perished/deteriorated

all 4 tyre treads starting to split slightly

intermitant fault on main beam tell tale light

o/s and n/s beam patterns slightly impaired

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

speedo cable close to fouling steering column

Pass 7 Aug 2015 7,710 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 6,105 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 3,401 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 3,398 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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REH 354L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 REH 354L, 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 REH 354L registered?

REH 354L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 29 August 1972.

Is REH 354L safe to buy?

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