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JSH 544K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,440 mi
Last recorded30,440 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSH 544K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,440 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,421 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,370 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 30,267 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 30,267 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,246 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,234 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,217 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,205 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2010 30,205 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,202 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,128 miles

slight play at o/s front wheel

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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JSH 544K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JSH 544K, 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 JSH 544K registered?

JSH 544K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 12 April 1972.

Is JSH 544K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSH 544K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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