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YAM 53K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,777 mi
Last recorded19,777 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAM 53K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,777 miles

brake light pressure switch, lights stuck on till switch tapped (ok now)

slight play front suspension

tyres badly perished

Pass 7 May 2011 19,702 miles

slight play front suspension

tyres badly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2010 19,577 miles

both front & rear tyres showing perishing on side walls

Pass 18 Apr 2009 19,354 miles

all four tyres perished

slight oil leak n/s/r wheel area

Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

advise front tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Apr 2008 19,180 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

advise front tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,011 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 19,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise slight wear o/s king pin +tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,935 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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YAM 53K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YAM 53K, 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 YAM 53K registered?

YAM 53K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is YAM 53K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAM 53K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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