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JKT 540L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,561 mi
Last recorded10,561 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKT 540L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 10,561 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 10,361 miles

parking brake efficiency only meets minimum requirements

Pass 2 Jun 2016 9,178 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 7,326 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 4,821 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 3,904 miles

all brake pipes and floor undersealed

Pass 24 May 2012 3,456 miles

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

battery insecure.

Fail 23 May 2012 3,456 miles

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

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

battery insecure.

both rear exhaust mounts half sepperated.

rear exhaust join loose , minor gas loss.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 3,089 miles

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

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

under side of vehical undersealed

Pass 29 Apr 2010 2,397 miles

brake pipes and under side covered in underseal

Pass 7 Apr 2009 1,412 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 1,412 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2007 808 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 98,788 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 98,784 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

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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JKT 540L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JKT 540L, 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 JKT 540L registered?

JKT 540L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 17 May 1973.

Is JKT 540L safe to buy?

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