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LUM 718P

1975 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,741 mi
Last recorded90,741 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUM 718P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 90,741 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 90,732 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,146 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 89,628 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,475 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,371 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,219 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,061 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,787 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 88,518 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres badly cracked

movement in front anti roll bar d bushes

n/s/r fluid leak possible rear halfshaft seal

Pass 29 Mar 2010 88,390 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside front tyre has cuts in tyrewall not to cords

Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,988 miles

fault on rear lamps and number plate lamps

wipers poor

Pass 31 Mar 2008 87,855 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 87,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 86,946 miles

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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LUM 718P is a 1975 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,422 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 LUM 718P, 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 51 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 LUM 718P registered?

LUM 718P is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 11 August 1975.

Is LUM 718P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUM 718P shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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