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JAC 288L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,043 mi
Last recorded23,043 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAC 288L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 23,043 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,973 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 22,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,888 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 22,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,482 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,457 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,383 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 22,379 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,096 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 22,092 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,402 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,868 miles

car is in mint condition

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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JAC 288L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JAC 288L, 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

How do I check the history of JAC 288L?

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What year was JAC 288L registered?

JAC 288L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 21 August 1972.

Is JAC 288L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAC 288L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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