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JHY 888L

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,842 mi
Last recorded8,842 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHY 888L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 8,842 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 8,161 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 7,634 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 7,459 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 7,098 miles

Oil leak

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 8 Jul 2011 6,347 miles

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

slight brake bind on both front wheels

slight play in front kingpins

Pass 17 Aug 2009 6,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 6,087 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 5,293 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 5,276 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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JHY 888L is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JHY 888L, 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 JHY 888L?

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What year was JHY 888L registered?

JHY 888L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 6 October 1972.

Is JHY 888L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHY 888L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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