MOT Status
ValidMileage
189,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
near-side rear brake starting to bind
slight play near-side steering rack joint
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JBW 788L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 JBW 788L, 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 JBW 788L?
You can check the full history of JBW 788L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was JBW 788L registered?
JBW 788L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 9 January 1973.
Is JBW 788L safe to buy?
The MOT history for JBW 788L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does JBW 788L have outstanding finance?
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