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TRH 104

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,406 mi
Last recorded54,406 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRH 104
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 54,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower Engine Area At Rear Of Oil Sump Pa Has Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 54,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear Spring Bush Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear Spring Bush Slightly Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower Engine Area Has Slight Misting Of Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 54,247 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil moisture visable around upper and lower engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small amount of gear oil moisture around lower gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 53,676 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,539 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 28 Aug 2017 53,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,280 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,187 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,942 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,790 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,664 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,407 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,085 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,771 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 51,770 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,447 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 51,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SPLIT PIN MISSING FROM O/S/F SHOCKER ARM RETAINING NUT

Pass 8 Jun 2006 50,741 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 50,737 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear check strap bush poor condition

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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TRH 104 is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TRH 104, 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 TRH 104 registered?

TRH 104 is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 26 April 1972.

Is TRH 104 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRH 104 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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