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STE 236L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,764 mi
Last recorded51,764 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTE 236L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 51,764 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,033 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 46,079 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 42,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,439 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,278 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 38,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,259 miles

oil leak

play in steering rack

slight play in both lower ball joints/trunions

water leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,041 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,310 miles

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 32,309 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,233 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 30,190 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 30,185 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 28,761 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,206 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 25,970 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,970 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,171 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 24,171 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2007 23,120 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 23,120 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,302 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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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.

Does STE 236L have outstanding finance?

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