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DKC 195K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,280 mi
Last recorded42,280 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKC 195K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 42,280 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 39,434 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 34,999 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 31,779 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 30,015 miles

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

light corrosion on floor, sills, arches

Fail 6 Oct 2017 30,015 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

light corrosion on floor, sills, arches

Pass 18 Oct 2016 28,715 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 27,734 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear diff seal leaking

oil leaks

Fail 20 Oct 2015 27,734 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear diff seal leaking

oil leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,668 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 27,665 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 27,478 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r rear axle hub sill leaking onto backing plate

Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,141 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,820 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,489 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 26,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 25,797 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,925 miles

End Float in Steering Column

Oil Leak O/S Rear Axle Oilseal

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,004 miles

Oil Leak (Rear Axle) End Seal

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,620 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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DKC 195K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 DKC 195K, 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 DKC 195K registered?

DKC 195K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is DKC 195K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKC 195K shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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