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JRD 895L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,493 mi
Last recorded92,493 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRD 895L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 92,493 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear back plate wet oil

Fail 22 May 2018 92,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear back plate wet oil

Pass 24 May 2017 92,313 miles

both front wheels starting to bind

damp around n/s/r drum

front brake pads look thin

Pass 11 May 2016 92,134 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 91,877 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 91,872 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 91,359 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 90,640 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,143 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 89,390 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 89,259 miles

Oil leak

slight movment in os front hub

Pass 17 May 2008 87,539 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 86,780 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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JRD 895L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,396cc 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 JRD 895L, 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 JRD 895L registered?

JRD 895L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 5 October 1972.

Is JRD 895L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRD 895L 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.

Does JRD 895L have outstanding finance?

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