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MCL 20P

1975 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,185 mi
Last recorded6,185 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCL 20P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 6,185 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 4,462 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 4,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 2,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

chips in windscreen one n/s and one o/s

front cross member/radiator panel corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 1,708 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 1,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 99,955 miles

wear in front king pin thrust washers

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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MCL 20P is a 1975 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MCL 20P, 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

How do I check the history of MCL 20P?

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What year was MCL 20P registered?

MCL 20P is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 13 November 1975.

Is MCL 20P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCL 20P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MCL 20P have outstanding finance?

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