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REX 469K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,162 mi
Last recorded11,162 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREX 469K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 11,162 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 10,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 9,829 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 9,827 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 8,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 8,644 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 2,219 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

diff worn

slight play in near side front top king pin mounting bush/pin

Pass 3 Aug 2010 96,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

diff worn

rear springs eye bushes deterating

Fail 3 Aug 2010 96,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

diff worn

rear springs eye bushes deterating

Fail 2 Jul 2010 96,680 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

diff badly worn

nearside front anti roll bar link has damage

rear spring bushes deterating

Fail 23 Jun 2010 96,407 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

diff badly worn

rear spring bushes deterating

Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,793 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 95,604 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 95,479 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 95,467 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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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REX 469K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 REX 469K, 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 REX 469K registered?

REX 469K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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