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SYC 363L

1972 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,560 mi
Last recorded20,560 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYC 363L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 20,560 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 20,560 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,062 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 20,062 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 20,038 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 20,010 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 19,981 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 19,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 19,910 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 19,851 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 19,771 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,348 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,900 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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SYC 363L is a 1972 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYC 363L, 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

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What year was SYC 363L registered?

SYC 363L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 5 September 1972.

Is SYC 363L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYC 363L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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