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JKL 702L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,480 mi
Last recorded86,480 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKL 702L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,480 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 86,480 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 86,201 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 85,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,496 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,176 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,609 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both wipers slight smear

Pass 12 May 2009 83,843 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 83,843 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 83,566 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 82,912 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front n/s and rear near legel limit

slight play in n/s and o/s king pin bush

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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JKL 702L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JKL 702L, 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 JKL 702L registered?

JKL 702L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is JKL 702L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKL 702L shows 12 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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