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JBW 783L

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,223 mi
Last recorded48,223 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 783L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 48,223 miles

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 10 May 2018 47,972 miles

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 9 May 2017 47,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 9 May 2016 47,331 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,932 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody coverd in underseal

Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,650 miles

Oil leak

vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,473 miles

car is coverd in underseal

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,297 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 45,201 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,987 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,984 miles

corrosion all underneath

slight play front king pins

Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,981 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,976 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 44,976 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,970 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 44,970 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,964 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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JBW 783L is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JBW 783L, 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 JBW 783L registered?

JBW 783L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is JBW 783L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 783L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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