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SJA 172H

1996 MG Midget

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,399 mi
Last recorded57,399 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 MG Midget38,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJA 172H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2012 57,369 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SJA 172H is a 1996 MG Midget in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 38,538 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 SJA 172H, 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 30 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJA 172H registered?

SJA 172H is a 1996 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is SJA 172H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJA 172H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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