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BOP 523K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,483 mi
Last recorded72,483 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOP 523K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 72,483 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 72,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 72,378 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,378 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,378 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,376 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 72,376 miles

Rear exhaust mounting rubber is starting to perish/come apart.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,369 miles

Oil leak under engine.

Slight oil leak under gearbox.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 72,355 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 72,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 72,345 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,329 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 72,306 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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BOP 523K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BOP 523K, 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 BOP 523K registered?

BOP 523K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 21 January 1972.

Is BOP 523K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOP 523K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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