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JGB 813L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,865 mi
Last recorded57,865 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGB 813L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 57,865 miles

horn button requires attention, have to press hard sometimes to function

Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,437 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,171 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 56,729 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 56,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 56,593 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,044 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

parking brake has just met requirements to pass.

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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JGB 813L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JGB 813L, 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 JGB 813L?

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What year was JGB 813L registered?

JGB 813L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is JGB 813L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGB 813L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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