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SPR 10G

2005 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,403 mi
Last recorded73,403 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPR 10G
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 73,403 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 72,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,331 miles

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

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 20 Jul 2016 71,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front no plate loose needs attention

slight coolant leak heater valve

Pass 12 Apr 2014 68,350 miles

slight exhaust at front

Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,787 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 66,787 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

fuel hose from tank cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2010 62,821 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 61,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 60,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,453 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 58,881 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 58,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 55,701 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 55,701 miles

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

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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SPR 10G is a 2005 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SPR 10G, 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 21 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SPR 10G registered?

SPR 10G is a 2005 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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