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JYA 312K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

22,795 mi
Last recorded22,795 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYA 312K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 22,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 22,770 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 22,747 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 22,745 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 22,730 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 22,692 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,630 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 22,590 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 22,560 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 22,550 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 22,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,539 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,400 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,360 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 22,140 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,870 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,411 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,976 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,596 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,403 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,483 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 2,000 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 2,000 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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JYA 312K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 JYA 312K, 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 JYA 312K registered?

JYA 312K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 17 February 1972.

Is JYA 312K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYA 312K shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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