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DDN 88K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

75,288 mi
Last recorded75,288 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDN 88K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 75,288 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 72,903 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,994 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front spot lamp not working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 70,899 miles

Nearside Rear reversing not working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,515 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension strap split

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 67,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 2.5mm inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,642 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,936 miles

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

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s rear low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,613 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,444 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,291 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,774 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,142 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,615 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,249 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 51,225 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,532 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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DDN 88K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DDN 88K, 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 DDN 88K registered?

DDN 88K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is DDN 88K safe to buy?

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