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YAW 972K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,075 mi
Last recorded5,075 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAW 972K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 5,075 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 4,169 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 3,224 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 2,894 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 2,677 miles

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

handbrake has excessive travel

o/s door check strap is detached

slight play is steering column

Fail 19 Aug 2013 2,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2012 918 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both seatbelts have slight fraying

wipers slightly slow

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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YAW 972K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YAW 972K, 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 YAW 972K?

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What year was YAW 972K registered?

YAW 972K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 13 April 1972.

Is YAW 972K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAW 972K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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