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JKE 114L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,663 mi
Last recorded54,663 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKE 114L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,663 miles

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 54,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 54,228 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 54,228 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 53,584 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 53,584 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,452 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

battery slightly insecure

engine oil slightly leak

Fail 14 Jun 2017 53,452 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking from tank to pump (7.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

battery slightly insecure

engine oil slightly leak

Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,147 miles

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Fail 27 Jun 2016 53,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front steering rack boots perished

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,922 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil sump damaged

headlamp main beam tell tail light inop

nearside front lower king pin swsivel joint slightly worn

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 15 May 2013 52,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 26 Mar 2013 52,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in o/s rear spring hanger mount

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,751 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,640 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,847 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2008 48,847 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,358 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS, FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY PULSATING.

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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JKE 114L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JKE 114L, 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.

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What year was JKE 114L registered?

JKE 114L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is JKE 114L safe to buy?

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