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JJB 886K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,424 mi
Last recorded10,424 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJB 886K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 10,424 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 31 Jul 2013 10,185 miles

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 17 Jul 2013 10,051 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust mounting split but adequatley supported

Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

fuel tank damp

offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 15 Jul 2010 8,967 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 8,567 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 8,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 7,717 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 7,707 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension trunnions slightly worn

Pass 9 May 2007 6,482 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 5,942 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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JJB 886K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JJB 886K, 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.

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What year was JJB 886K registered?

JJB 886K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 12 July 1972.

Is JJB 886K safe to buy?

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