MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,608 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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clutch pedal rubber is missing
oil leaks under engine and gearbox
rear exhaust has had a temporary repair made to it
slight advanced travel on park brake
some corrosion to underbody in places (has been heavily undersealed in places)
advanced travell on park brake lever
clutch pedal rubber is missing
oil leaks from engine , gearbox and differential areas
rear exhaust has had a temporary repair made to it and has a minor leak of gases
slight play in both front wheel bearings
underbody has been heavily undersealed and is difficult to inspect some testable items , has some corrosion in places which may require attention soon)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advanced travell on park brake lever
clutch pedal rubber is missing
oil leaks from engine , gearbox and differential areas
rear exhaust has had a temporary repair made to it and has a minor leak of gases
slight play in both front wheel bearings
underbody has been heavily undersealed and is difficult to inspect some testable items , has some corrosion in places which may require attention soon)
clutch pedal rubber is missing
oil leaks from engine , gearbox and rear axle areas
some wiring under dashboard is insecure (could be improved)
underbody has been heavily undersealed and has some corrosion in places
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
advanced travell on park brake lever
brake pedal has advanced travell and needs attention
clutch pedal rubber is missing
oil leaks from engine , gearbox and rear axle areas
slight defect in nearside headlight lens
some wiring under dashboard is insecure (could be improved)
underbody has been heavily undersealed and has some corrosion in places
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
rust on outer edges of floors and rear inner wheel arches
small hole in osf floor not prescribed area
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
rust on outer edges of floors and rear inner wheel arches
small hole in osf floor not prescribed area
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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TPR 965L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 TPR 965L, 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.
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TPR 965L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 16 November 1972.
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