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JMO 430K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,620 mi
Last recorded16,620 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMO 430K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 16,620 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 16,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside floor to sill corroded (not within prescribed area)

nearside front outer sill corroded (not within prescribed area)

offside front floor corroded (not within prescribed area)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 15,886 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,717 miles

adv nearside front floor corroded

adv offside front floor corroded

adv slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 19 Mar 2014 15,288 miles

adv offside and nearside front floors corroded (not within a prescribed area)

adv some play in offside and nearside front trunions

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,674 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,300 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,082 miles

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

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

adv slight play at front king pins

Pass 14 Apr 2010 13,870 miles

adv previous weld repairs undersealed

Pass 12 Mar 2008 13,817 miles

adv sliight play at o/s front wheel splines

adv some movement at o/s lower king pin

Fail 4 Mar 2008 13,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

adv sliight play at o/s front wheel splines

adv some movement at o/s lower king pin

Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,565 miles

many repairs to underbody

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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JMO 430K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JMO 430K, 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

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What year was JMO 430K registered?

JMO 430K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 27 June 1972.

Is JMO 430K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMO 430K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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