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TPR 965L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,608 mi
Last recorded7,608 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPR 965L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 7,608 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,913 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 7,913 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 6,920 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 6,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 6,429 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 6,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 6,369 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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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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What year was TPR 965L registered?

TPR 965L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 16 November 1972.

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