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EMA 97K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,679 mi
Last recorded40,679 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMA 97K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 40,679 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,145 miles

Nearside Rear cracking

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,517 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,780 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,487 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,349 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,401 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 44,394 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,931 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 40,997 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 39,190 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EMA 97K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EMA 97K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMA 97K registered?

EMA 97K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is EMA 97K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMA 97K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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