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YKG 524K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,381 mi
Last recorded79,381 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKG 524K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 79,381 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,564 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,370 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,401 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 77,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,010 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,545 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,213 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,831 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 75,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 74,726 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 74,396 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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YKG 524K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YKG 524K, 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 YKG 524K registered?

YKG 524K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is YKG 524K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKG 524K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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