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JDE 88L

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,720 mi
Last recorded51,720 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDE 88L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,720 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,056 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,531 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 50,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,270 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,844 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,440 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 44,440 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 43,232 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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JDE 88L is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JDE 88L, 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

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What year was JDE 88L registered?

JDE 88L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 14 May 1973.

Is JDE 88L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDE 88L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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