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JYW 755K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,009 mi
Last recorded21,009 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYW 755K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 21,009 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 20,673 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 20,569 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 20,564 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 20,360 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 20,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,903 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

slight hole in floor near o/s/f seat mounting

Fail 24 Apr 2014 19,903 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Slight play in steering rack

slight hole in floor near o/s/f seat mounting

Pass 23 May 2013 19,702 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 May 2013 19,702 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 19,331 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 19,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 16 May 2011 18,305 miles

near side front king pin slight play

Fail 16 May 2011

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

near side front king pin slight play

Pass 20 May 2010 17,975 miles

slight play near side front king pin lower bolt

slight play steering column shaft

Fail 19 May 2010 17,975 miles

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

slight play near side front king pin lower bolt

slight play steering column shaft

Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,061 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in steering wheel

slight play near side and off side front king pins

Pass 8 May 2008 16,753 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 16,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2007 16,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

underside of car completely undersealed

Pass 9 May 2006 15,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 8 May 2006 15,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COMPLETELY UNDERSEALED AND NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF STRUCTURE OR ASSESSMENT OF WELDED REPAIRS

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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JYW 755K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JYW 755K, 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 JYW 755K registered?

JYW 755K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 30 March 1972.

Is JYW 755K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYW 755K shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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