MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine oil leak
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Gearbox oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YDX 139L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 YDX 139L, 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.
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What year was YDX 139L registered?
YDX 139L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 7 September 1972.
Is YDX 139L safe to buy?
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