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URB 620K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,525 mi
Last recorded65,525 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURB 620K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 65,524 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,458 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 65,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,438 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2013 65,432 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,297 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 65,297 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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URB 620K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 URB 620K, 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 URB 620K registered?

URB 620K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 26 April 1972.

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