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JAP 631L

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,049 mi
Last recorded66,049 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAP 631L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 66,049 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 85,946 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 85,946 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 85,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 85,852 miles

REAR BRAKES ARE IN A RUSTED STATE AND WILL PROBERLY BIND WHEN HOT AFTER DRIVING

Pass 30 Jul 2005 85,843 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 631L is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 631L, 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 631L?

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What year was JAP 631L registered?

JAP 631L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is JAP 631L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAP 631L shows 6 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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