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JAP 628L

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,888 mi
Last recorded67,888 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAP 628L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,888 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 67,881 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 67,835 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,778 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,648 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,609 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,603 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 67,437 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,302 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,239 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 67,115 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 66,842 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 628L is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc 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 628L, 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 628L?

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What year was JAP 628L registered?

JAP 628L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is JAP 628L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAP 628L 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.

Does JAP 628L have outstanding finance?

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