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EHJ 133K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,960 mi
Last recorded34,960 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 133K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 34,960 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 34,947 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 34,938 miles

various points of under-body corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2019 34,909 miles

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

various points of under body corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,891 miles

all tyres heavy cracking

both front anti roll bar D rubbers perishing

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,876 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 34,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan , (chalked up) (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working both brake lights not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f , n/s/f and o/s/r tyres heavy cracking

slight wear to front anti roll bar D rubbers

Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,847 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,809 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 34,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,741 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,634 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 34,634 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,516 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 34,512 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,396 miles

nearside front tyre worn low in places on inner edge of tread

nearside rear foot and handbrake low compared to offside

offside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,219 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 34,214 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Fail 9 Feb 2009 34,009 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,862 miles

near side front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

off side rear tyre badly cracked on inner side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,707 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,551 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 33,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre inner side wall starting to crack. †

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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EHJ 133K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 EHJ 133K, 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 EHJ 133K registered?

EHJ 133K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 9 June 1972.

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