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JLU 75K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,014 mi
Last recorded90,014 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLU 75K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,014 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 90,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 89,635 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,432 miles

some play trunions nearside

Fail 17 Jun 2014 89,432 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

some play trunions nearside

Pass 12 Jun 2013 88,856 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

driver seat stiff to adgust

rear cilencer showing sighns of corrosion not blowing at test

stearing lock not working not mot fail befor 1972

stearing rack sighns of play

Fail 11 Jun 2013 88,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

driver seat stiff to adgust

rear cilencer showing sighns of corrosion not blowing at test

stearing lock not working not mot fail befor 1972

stearing rack sighns of play

Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,516 miles

rear tyres perishing

some play handbrake linkage

Fail 21 Jun 2012 88,516 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

some play handbrake linkage

rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 May 2011 88,143 miles

hand brake only just passed 26%

Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,356 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 85,354 miles

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)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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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JLU 75K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JLU 75K, 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 JLU 75K?

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What year was JLU 75K registered?

JLU 75K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 18 April 1972.

Is JLU 75K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLU 75K shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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