MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,020 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring insecure wiring rubbing on steering column in engine bay (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure at joint to steering rack (2.1.5)
Oil leak
both front and centre rear brake hoses soft/deteriorating
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Slight corrossion around drain hole on o/s/f outrigger.
both front tyres are perished and low on tread.
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MGJ 638L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 MGJ 638L, 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 MGJ 638L?
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What year was MGJ 638L registered?
MGJ 638L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 15 August 1972.
Is MGJ 638L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MGJ 638L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MGJ 638L have outstanding finance?
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