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JTG 114K

1972 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,124 mi
Last recorded98,124 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTG 114K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 98,124 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 98,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear corrosion on rear quarter panel

Offside chassis corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,560 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 97,558 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,223 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 97,055 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,582 miles

Os wiper worn

Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,852 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 95,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,951 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

underside of vehicle welded and heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2010 4,289 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n\s wiper split

Pass 8 Jul 2009 93,470 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 93,461 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 92,804 miles

slight oil leak on nearside hub oilseal

Pass 1 Aug 2007 90,304 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 88,763 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 88,763 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in steering rack

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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JTG 114K is a 1972 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JTG 114K, 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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What year was JTG 114K registered?

JTG 114K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 May 1972.

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