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JWO 42L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,477 mi
Last recorded33,477 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWO 42L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 33,477 miles

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

both rear brake binding slightly.

n/s/r spring bush worn. centre exhaust mount broken.

o/s/r tyre perished. n/s/r boot floor starting to corrode.

Fail 23 May 2016 33,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear brake binding slightly.

n/s/r spring bush worn. centre exhaust mount broken.

o/s/r tyre perished. n/s/r boot floor starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,476 miles

General corrosion through out vehicle

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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JWO 42L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JWO 42L, 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 JWO 42L registered?

JWO 42L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 10 April 1973.

Is JWO 42L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWO 42L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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