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JKO 220L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,378 mi
Last recorded55,378 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKO 220L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,378 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,152 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 55,152 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,685 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,014 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,544 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,223 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,836 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,458 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 52,052 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,478 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 49,776 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,717 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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JKO 220L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JKO 220L, 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 JKO 220L?

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What year was JKO 220L registered?

JKO 220L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 25 April 1973.

Is JKO 220L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKO 220L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JKO 220L have outstanding finance?

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