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YJO 570K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,608 mi
Last recorded28,608 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJO 570K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 28,608 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 28,600 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,589 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 28,571 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,564 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 28,558 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,516 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 28,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 28,446 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2013 28,445 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,285 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2011 27,916 miles

os floor corroded/nsr spring mounting (front) corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2010 27,875 miles

hole corroded offside front floor not within 30cm

Pass 2 May 2009 27,700 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 27,499 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,433 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 27,394 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 May 2006 26,522 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 26,514 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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YJO 570K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YJO 570K, 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 YJO 570K?

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What year was YJO 570K registered?

YJO 570K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 14 July 1972.

Is YJO 570K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJO 570K shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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