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RJY 148K

1972 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,626 mi
Last recorded73,626 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJY 148K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 73,626 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2016 69,797 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 69,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 67,364 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 67,364 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,349 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,157 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,936 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,675 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,213 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,574 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,711 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,629 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 65,615 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 65,423 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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RJY 148K is a 1972 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJY 148K, 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 RJY 148K registered?

RJY 148K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 26 May 1972.

Is RJY 148K safe to buy?

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