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RYU 553L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,909 mi
Last recorded15,909 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYU 553L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 15,909 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 14,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Under neth starting to corrode

Pass 24 Nov 2015 14,187 miles

Front both trunions have slight lift

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 14,159 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,727 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 13,492 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 15,057 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2009 136,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 14,763 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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RYU 553L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RYU 553L, 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 RYU 553L registered?

RYU 553L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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The MOT history for RYU 553L shows 9 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.

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