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YRJ 49K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,022 mi
Last recorded95,022 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRJ 49K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 95,022 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle underside/body slightly corroded aroung prescribed areas

Fail 19 Apr 2014 95,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle underside/body slightly corroded aroung prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,867 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 92,848 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,380 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 92,356 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front sill areas corroded and holed (jacking point areas)

offside front steering rack gaitor in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 89,681 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,868 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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YRJ 49K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YRJ 49K, 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 YRJ 49K registered?

YRJ 49K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 21 June 1972.

Is YRJ 49K safe to buy?

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