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997 YUA

1954 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,195 mi
Last recorded25,195 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1954 MG Midget26,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration997 YUA
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,195 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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997 YUA is a 1954 MG Midget in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 26,971 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 997 YUA, 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 72 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 997 YUA registered?

997 YUA is a 1954 MG Midget, first registered on 17 May 1954.

Is 997 YUA safe to buy?

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