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TPV 2K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,403 mi
Last recorded6,403 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPV 2K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 6,403 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 4,847 miles

Battery is not secured.

Exhaust joint between front pipe and rear section is not tight.

Fan belt is very loose.

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Nearside rear hand and foot brake are a little low on efficiency. Backplate is damp with oil - brake shoes possibly contaminated?

Rear brake hose ferules are very rusty.

Rear exhaust mounting is not tight.

Fail 17 May 2010 4,846 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Battery is not secured.

Exhaust joint between front pipe and rear section is not tight.

Fan belt is very loose.

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Nearside rear hand and foot brake are a little low on efficiency. Backplate is damp with oil - brake shoes possibly contaminated?

Rear brake hose ferules are very rusty.

Rear exhaust mounting is not tight.

Wiper mechanism / linkage is very badly worn.

Pass 12 May 2009 2,066 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2009 2,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

rear tyres on limit

Pass 29 May 2007 1,081 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 1,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Offside front tyre is worn to legal limit.

Rear brake backplates appear to be a little damp. Possible fluid seepage?

Small amount of play in steering rack.

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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TPV 2K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TPV 2K, 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 TPV 2K registered?

TPV 2K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 23 March 1972.

Is TPV 2K safe to buy?

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