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YBM 702L

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,677 mi
Last recorded84,677 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBM 702L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 84,677 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2017 84,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement Brake binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 84,557 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 84,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 84,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 84,109 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 84,095 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 83,955 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 83,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 83,745 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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YBM 702L is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YBM 702L, 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 YBM 702L registered?

YBM 702L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is YBM 702L safe to buy?

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