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BNT 685K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,998 mi
Last recorded31,998 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 685K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 31,998 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 31,642 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 31,642 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 27,249 miles

nsf bump stop insecure

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 May 2016 26,170 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)

Pass 7 May 2015 24,901 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 24,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 23,610 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 22,304 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 20,760 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 20,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 19,138 miles

Nearside Floor Weaker Than Offside

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In Rear Pin

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 17,496 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,145 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,237 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 12,522 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 10,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BNT 685K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BNT 685K, 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 BNT 685K registered?

BNT 685K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 7 March 1972.

Is BNT 685K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNT 685K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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