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YUF 987K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

266 mi
Last recorded266 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUF 987K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 266 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 213 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 17 Sep 2014 15 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 99,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 99,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 98,603 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 98,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 97,470 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 96,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 95,840 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 95,616 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 94,399 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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YUF 987K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YUF 987K, 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 YUF 987K?

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What year was YUF 987K registered?

YUF 987K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 15 June 1972.

Is YUF 987K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUF 987K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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