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JAP 330L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,402 mi
Last recorded49,402 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAP 330L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,402 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 48,301 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 48,295 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,628 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,018 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,561 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,966 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,430 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 41,415 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 39,850 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,850 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,787 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 39,483 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2005 39,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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JAP 330L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 JAP 330L, 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 53 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 JAP 330L?

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What year was JAP 330L registered?

JAP 330L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is JAP 330L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAP 330L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JAP 330L have outstanding finance?

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