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EOU 143K

1972 MG Midget

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85 mi
Last recorded85 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOU 143K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 85 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 85 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,165 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 94,165 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 94,165 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,165 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 83,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 33,084 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s and n/s rear road spring front mountings have †been welded to floor pann

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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EOU 143K is a 1972 MG Midget in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EOU 143K, 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 EOU 143K registered?

EOU 143K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is EOU 143K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOU 143K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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