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COP 380K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,390 mi
Last recorded81,390 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOP 380K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 81,390 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 81,390 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 80,829 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 80,422 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 80,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 79,804 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,636 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 79,636 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 78,537 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,195 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,320 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 76,694 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 76,690 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,261 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 75,438 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 75,432 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 74,536 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 74,536 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 73,864 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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COP 380K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 COP 380K, 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 COP 380K registered?

COP 380K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 2 May 1972.

Is COP 380K safe to buy?

The MOT history for COP 380K shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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