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YFJ 978K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

2,648 mi
Last recorded2,648 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFJ 978K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 2,648 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 2,641 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 2,589 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 258 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 2,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 2,446 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 2,402 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 2,402 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 2,319 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 2,213 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 1,934 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 1,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 23 Aug 2013 1,487 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 1,487 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 975 miles

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

noise in nsr wheelbearing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 939 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 896 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 837 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 804 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 785 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 452 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

fuel tank drain damp

slight freeplay @ o/s/f wheel

Pass 13 Mar 2006 406 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 406 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

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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YFJ 978K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YFJ 978K, 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 YFJ 978K registered?

YFJ 978K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 July 1972.

Is YFJ 978K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFJ 978K shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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