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SPL 430M

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,186 mi
Last recorded46,186 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 430M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 46,186 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,116 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 46,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,321 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 45,318 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 45,311 miles

Brake performance not tested due to failed items (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner flich (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner flich (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2016 45,129 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,640 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,251 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 44,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,990 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,804 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 43,804 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,561 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 43,561 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,167 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,533 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 42,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,236 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,090 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 42,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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SPL 430M is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SPL 430M, 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 SPL 430M registered?

SPL 430M is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 15 November 1972.

Is SPL 430M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPL 430M shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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