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YCS 361L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,219 mi
Last recorded37,219 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCS 361L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 37,219 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly loose & slightly noisy

rear brake balance

Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,929 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 36,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise slight lift in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,770 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,769 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 36,731 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,509 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 36,500 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriating

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,220 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 36,220 miles

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

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wear in n/s kingpin

wipers do not self-park

Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,103 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 36,076 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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YCS 361L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YCS 361L, 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 YCS 361L registered?

YCS 361L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 3 October 1972.

Is YCS 361L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCS 361L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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