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DOH 201K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,245 mi
Last recorded37,245 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOH 201K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 37,245 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 36,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2023 36,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,336 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,917 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 35,917 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 34,621 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 33,997 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 33,446 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,440 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 32,440 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 31,846 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,318 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 30,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,504 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 280,900 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

wipes blades starting to split

Fail 11 Sep 2010 28,900 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

wipes blades starting to split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,449 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,681 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,950 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,241 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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DOH 201K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DOH 201K, 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.

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What year was DOH 201K registered?

DOH 201K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 24 May 1972.

Is DOH 201K safe to buy?

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