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SPD 908L

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,462 mi
Last recorded54,462 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 908L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,462 miles

Car has been sprayed from front to rear with under body protection system

Fail 6 Aug 2018 54,462 miles

Car has been sprayed from front to rear with under body protection system

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,334 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,252 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 54,144 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2014 54,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside headlight glass insacure

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,830 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,595 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2011 53,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2010 53,511 miles

miner oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2009 53,332 miles

Oil leak

brake pipe runs through transmission tunnel unable to do full inspection

Fail 29 Aug 2009 53,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake pipe runs through transmission tunnel unable to do full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2008 53,058 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 52,845 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

slight play nearside kingpin

Pass 15 Jul 2006 52,587 miles

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

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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SPD 908L is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SPD 908L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SPD 908L?

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What year was SPD 908L registered?

SPD 908L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 9 August 1972.

Is SPD 908L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPD 908L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPD 908L have outstanding finance?

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