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CJG 796K

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

7,487 mi
Last recorded7,487 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJG 796K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 7,487 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 7,199 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 7,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 6,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2014 6,596 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 6,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 6,484 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

indicators flash slow wilst engine is at idle

Fail 8 Aug 2013 6,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

indicators flash slow wilst engine is at idle

Pass 21 Jun 2011 5,504 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 4,928 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 4,039 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 3,140 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 3,140 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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CJG 796K is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CJG 796K, 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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CJG 796K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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