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JMA 636L

1972 MG Midget

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,582 mi
Last recorded85,582 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 636L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 85,582 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 85,582 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 84,110 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing kinkpin (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Rear silencer blowing slightly at weld

Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,096 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 84,048 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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JMA 636L is a 1972 MG Midget in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JMA 636L, 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 JMA 636L?

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What year was JMA 636L registered?

JMA 636L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is JMA 636L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMA 636L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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