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MLF 712P

1975 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,458 mi
Last recorded97,458 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLF 712P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,458 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,805 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2019 96,796 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release faulty

Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 92,491 miles

exhaust mountings detoriated

Fail 22 Nov 2017 92,488 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust mountings detoriated

Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all tyres slightly perrished

Fail 22 Nov 2016 88,880 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

all tyres slightly perrished

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,080 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 86,080 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 84,405 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,178 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,147 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 79,147 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,979 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 78,979 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 78,820 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 78,498 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 78,131 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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MLF 712P is a 1975 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MLF 712P, 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 MLF 712P registered?

MLF 712P is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 29 December 1975.

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