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AKC 860K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

42,003 mi
Last recorded42,003 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKC 860K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 42,003 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 41,925 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected touching on steering column under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 41,275 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 40,725 miles

signs of corrosion to offside front inner wing

Pass 12 Sep 2022 40,104 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 39,557 miles

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,292 miles

engine, gearbox and rear diff oil leaks detected but not excessive

signs of minor corrosion and repair

Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,800 miles

maintain check on wiring near steering colomn

Pass 1 Aug 2018 37,854 miles

Offside Rear tyre quite worn

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,640 miles

signs of standing

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some signs of old welded repairs

Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some signs of old welded repairs

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear end of fuel pipe corroding

some signs of old welded repairs

Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some signs of old welded repairs

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,600 miles

some signs of old welded repairs

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,408 miles

some areas showing old welded repairs

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,500 miles

minor deteriation to suspension, minor signs of corrosion.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,678 miles

some welded repairs minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,113 miles

minor wear suspension etc some welded repairs evident

Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,579 miles

slight wear suspension etc.some signs of corrosion.exhaust bracket deteriating.

Pass 13 Jul 2005 26,838 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

body showing some repairs

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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AKC 860K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 AKC 860K, 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 54 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 AKC 860K registered?

AKC 860K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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