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YCT 828L

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,593 mi
Last recorded81,593 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCT 828L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 81,593 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 81,499 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,346 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 79,925 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 79,888 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 79,545 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 79,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

wipers smear

Pass 17 Apr 2010 79,221 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,214 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,193 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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YCT 828L is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCT 828L, 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 YCT 828L?

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What year was YCT 828L registered?

YCT 828L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 15 November 1972.

Is YCT 828L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCT 828L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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