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JCG 732L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,383 mi
Last recorded30,383 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCG 732L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 30,383 miles

nearside rear service and parking brake readings are low but are within limits to pass test

Pass 15 Apr 2023 29,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 9 Oct 2021 29,731 miles

both front kingpins have slight lift

Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,444 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight lift in both front j kingpins

Pass 13 Apr 2019 28,874 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,539 miles

bonnet sound proofing insecure

exhaust hanger towards rear broken but system still well supported

n/s and o/s front suspension king pins have slight play

n/s rear brake grabbing slightly

oil leaks

parking brake approaching end of working travel

parking brake linkage at rear of car in centre wearing with play in connections

vehicle underside has heavy wax sealant coating all over

Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,080 miles

exhaust mount deteriorated centre !

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle very heavily undersealed !!

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,395 miles

heavily under sealed on underside

slight oil leak on underside

Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,580 miles

cars heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,322 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,037 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 23,617 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 22,887 miles

Brake Pipes Covered in Oil and Schultz - Difficult to Assess Condition

Front Wheel Bearings Have Slight Play

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil Leak From Engine Area

Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,951 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,083 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,584 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,932 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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JCG 732L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JCG 732L, 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 JCG 732L?

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What year was JCG 732L registered?

JCG 732L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 9 August 1972.

Is JCG 732L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCG 732L shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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