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EDU 712K

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,511 mi
Last recorded6,511 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDU 712K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 6,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 6,187 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 5,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

driver seat back slightly loose

Pass 11 Apr 2017 5,909 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 5,705 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 5,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 4,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

slight vertical freeplay detected on offside front suspension

Pass 6 Nov 2012 3,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2011 2,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

parking brake lever has slight sideways freeplay

Pass 14 Jul 2011 2,774 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

parking brake lever has slight sideways freeplay

Pass 24 May 2010 1,673 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 1,600 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 1,587 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 1,488 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 1,488 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 1,352 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 989 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 989 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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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EDU 712K is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EDU 712K, 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

How do I check the history of EDU 712K?

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What year was EDU 712K registered?

EDU 712K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is EDU 712K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDU 712K shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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