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BON 312K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,091 mi
Last recorded64,091 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBON 312K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 64,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 62,945 miles

passenger seat buckle / handle damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

passenger seat belt release buckle/handle damaged

Pass 28 May 2015 61,966 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 61,926 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,895 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 61,889 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 61,845 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 61,845 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,682 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,444 miles

oil leak from off side rear hub

Fail 6 Apr 2009 61,444 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

oil leak from off side rear hub

Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,582 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 60,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 60,060 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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BON 312K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BON 312K, 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 BON 312K registered?

BON 312K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 14 January 1972.

Is BON 312K safe to buy?

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