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SFE 464L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,098 mi
Last recorded28,098 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFE 464L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 28,098 miles

FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUSTY...

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 28,098 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working BOTH... (3.4 (a))

FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUSTY...

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 28,905 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 May 2017 28,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 28,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2016 28,069 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure Caliper (3.5.1l)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 28,058 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 28,052 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 28,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Both Front Tyres Cracking On Walls

Pass 31 May 2013 27,960 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 27,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 2,790 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 2,790 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 27,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 May 2011 27,848 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2010 27,733 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to show age related cracks

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2009 27,711 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 27,588 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 27,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

O/S/F wheelbearing not checked due to bindin g brake.

Pass 15 May 2006 27,567 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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SFE 464L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SFE 464L, 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 SFE 464L registered?

SFE 464L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 2 November 1972.

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