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JYR 447K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,387 mi
Last recorded97,387 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYR 447K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 97,387 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 97,387 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 97,292 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 97,054 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 96,909 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2014 96,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2013 96,557 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 96,183 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

n/s flashers slightly slow

Pass 17 May 2011 95,739 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 95,126 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 94,421 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 93,770 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 93,762 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 93,468 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 93,460 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 93,225 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 93,225 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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JYR 447K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc 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 JYR 447K, 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 JYR 447K registered?

JYR 447K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 30 March 1972.

Is JYR 447K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYR 447K shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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