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TAV 787K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

3,998 mi
Last recorded3,998 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAV 787K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 3,998 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 3,886 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 3,594 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 3,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 3,323 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 2,799 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 2,649 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 2,649 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 2,459 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 2,364 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 2,023 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 2,023 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 1,962 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 1,863 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 1,746 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 1,554 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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TAV 787K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TAV 787K, 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 TAV 787K registered?

TAV 787K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 20 March 1972.

Is TAV 787K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAV 787K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAV 787K have outstanding finance?

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