CarVerify

Free Car Check

YND 716L

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,477 mi
Last recorded84,477 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYND 716L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 84,477 miles

Nearside Front kingpin has slight lift

Pass 5 May 2021 84,099 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 83,992 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,653 miles

Nearside front shock absorber pivot slight wear

Offside front suspension lower outer link slight wear

Pass 20 Aug 2015 83,535 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,385 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 83,381 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,244 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 82,943 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 82,183 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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YND 716L is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YND 716L, 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 YND 716L?

You can check the full history of YND 716L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YND 716L registered?

YND 716L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 8 September 1972.

Is YND 716L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YND 716L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YND 716L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YND 716L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.