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YPY 955K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,114 mi
Last recorded22,114 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPY 955K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,114 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 22,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 21,734 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front wheel bearing has slight play both have play and are weeping (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules pipe also perishing (3.6.B.4e)

oil leaks

Fail 22 Oct 2015 21,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 145/80r13 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Front wheel bearing has slight play both have play and are weeping (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules pipe also perishing (3.6.B.4e)

oil leaks

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 30 Aug 2014 21,459 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2013 21,459 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,459 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 21,459 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,459 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 21,459 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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YPY 955K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YPY 955K, 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 YPY 955K registered?

YPY 955K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is YPY 955K safe to buy?

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