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JPP 216K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,073 mi
Last recorded50,073 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPP 216K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 50,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak from differential

Fail 22 Jul 2022 50,000 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake fluid around inside of wheel but no leaks seen

Pass 14 Jul 2021 48,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front King pin has slight movement

Offside Front King pin has slight movement

Fail 12 Jul 2021 48,915 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front King pin has slight movement

Offside Front King pin has slight movement

Pass 20 Jul 2020 48,724 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 48,409 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 48,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,953 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,768 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 46,766 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

negative battery terminal loose

Pass 12 Jul 2014 46,709 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2014 46,679 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,290 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 46,282 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 46,272 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s front floor panel corroded in non-prescribed area.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 44,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s floor panel to sill holed & corroded (non-prescribed area)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 44,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s floor panel to sill holed & corroded (non-prescribed area)

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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JPP 216K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 JPP 216K, 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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JPP 216K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 12 July 1972.

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