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JOC 765L

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,805 mi
Last recorded5,805 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOC 765L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 5,805 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 5,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 5,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear tyres deteriorated

slight grab offside rear brake

Fail 1 Jun 2016 5,521 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear tyres deteriorated

slight grab offside rear brake

Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,290 miles

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 5,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 5,100 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

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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JOC 765L is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JOC 765L, 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 JOC 765L registered?

JOC 765L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 23 May 1973.

Is JOC 765L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOC 765L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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