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JUS 704L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,582 mi
Last recorded26,582 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUS 704L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2024 26,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 26,582 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2016 26,519 miles

Under car heavily undersealed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside outer sill slighty corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,462 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 26,373 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,152 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,762 miles

slight play in o/s front king pin

Fail 28 Feb 2011 25,761 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in o/s front king pin

Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,724 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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JUS 704L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 JUS 704L, 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 JUS 704L registered?

JUS 704L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 22 June 1973.

Is JUS 704L safe to buy?

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