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TVR 292K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,087 mi
Last recorded2,087 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 292K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 2,087 miles

heavy corrosion on both front inner arches & floors to sill & o/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 16 Dec 2013 2,034 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 1,844 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 1,767 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 1,608 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 1,608 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 1,442 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 1,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 312 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 97,549 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 97,520 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.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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TVR 292K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TVR 292K, 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

How do I check the history of TVR 292K?

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What year was TVR 292K registered?

TVR 292K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 11 April 1972.

Is TVR 292K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 292K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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