MOT Status
ValidMileage
51,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak ()
play in front suspension/steering rack
oil leak
play in steering rack
slight play in both lower ball joints/trunions
water leak
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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STE 236L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 STE 236L, 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 STE 236L?
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What year was STE 236L registered?
STE 236L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 15 September 1972.
Is STE 236L safe to buy?
The MOT history for STE 236L shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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