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JTX 688K

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,165 mi
Last recorded6,165 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTX 688K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 May 2018 6,165 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 6,057 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 5,811 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 5,586 miles

slight lift in both front king pin assys

Pass 3 Feb 2014 5,414 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 4,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 4,832 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 4,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 4,725 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 4,602 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 4,523 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 4,466 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 4,392 miles

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

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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JTX 688K is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JTX 688K, 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

How do I check the history of JTX 688K?

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What year was JTX 688K registered?

JTX 688K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 7 June 1972.

Is JTX 688K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTX 688K shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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