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JAP 391L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,254 mi
Last recorded83,254 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAP 391L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,254 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 82,392 miles

slight play in n/s king pin bush

Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,126 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 79,849 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,557 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,001 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,831 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,341 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 70,492 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 68,309 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 65,726 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,742 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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JAP 391L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 JAP 391L, 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 391L?

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What year was JAP 391L registered?

JAP 391L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is JAP 391L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAP 391L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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