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TWC 565K

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,147 mi
Last recorded23,147 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWC 565K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 23,147 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Fail 20 May 2018 23,143 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working works intermittantly and goes out when headlamps switched on (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,140 miles

front road springs show corrosion

o/s/r axle check strap starting to split

Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,134 miles

Both front tyres perishing between tread

Intermittant engine misfire [ ht lead / distributor cap tracking out ]

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

H.T./ignition leads arcing out? causing engine to slightly missfire

all tyres cracking up

front and rear lever arm shock absorbers losing damping effect

oil leaks

various front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,551 miles

front coil springs corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f top trunnions have slight play

steering rack has slight play - possible track rods?

Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,277 miles

"l" shaped exhaust strap and bracket fitted incorrectly to middle section

Engine misfire

Heavy oil leaks

O/S/R suspension check strap insecure

middle to rear exhaust joint leaking

rear exhaust tailpipe insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2010 22,275 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine misfire

Heavy oil leaks

O/S/R suspension check strap insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,067 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leaks

Fail 7 Aug 2009 22,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuelhose between carbs perishing

oil leaks

petrol hoses on pump in 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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TWC 565K is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TWC 565K, 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 TWC 565K registered?

TWC 565K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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