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SWW 757L

1972 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,637 mi
Last recorded60,637 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWW 757L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 60,637 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 60,637 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 59,940 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 59,931 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 59,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2017 59,887 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,818 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 59,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,754 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,738 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,659 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,634 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,578 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,516 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 59,448 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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SWW 757L is a 1972 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWW 757L, 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 SWW 757L?

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What year was SWW 757L registered?

SWW 757L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is SWW 757L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWW 757L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SWW 757L have outstanding finance?

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