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RWW 289L

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

4,896 mi
Last recorded4,896 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWW 289L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 4,896 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 4,244 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 2,774 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 207 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 70 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,327 miles

fuel hose (underneath of vehicle) to fuel pump in poor condition.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 99,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel hose (underneath of vehicle) to fuel pump in poor condition.

Pass 28 May 2014 99,185 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 98,782 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel hose at rear underneath fraying.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 98,354 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 97,216 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 97,215 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2010 94,455 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 94,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 91,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 91,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 88,217 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 88,213 miles

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 88,037 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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RWW 289L is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RWW 289L, 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 RWW 289L registered?

RWW 289L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 10 August 1972.

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