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VWH 485K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

11,700 mi
Last recorded11,700 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWH 485K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2013 11,700 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 11,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

engine misfiring+idle speed high

handbrake lever almost at the end of its working travel

horn only just loud enough

Fail 16 Jul 2009 11,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

engine misfiring+idle speed high

handbrake lever almost at the end of its working travel

horn only just loud enough

Pass 29 Oct 2007 11,188 miles

both sides front floor corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake lever almost at the end of its working travel

Fail 3 Sep 2007 11,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both sides floor sections corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake lever almost at the end of its working travel

Pass 4 Jul 2005 10,277 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 10,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VWH 485K 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 42.9%.

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 VWH 485K, 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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VWH 485K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 29 March 1972.

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