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FAH 310K

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,171 mi
Last recorded61,171 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAH 310K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 61,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

whole underside covered in underseal

Pass 3 Mar 2025 60,662 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 60,354 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 59,747 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 58,091 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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FAH 310K is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FAH 310K, 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 FAH 310K?

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What year was FAH 310K registered?

FAH 310K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is FAH 310K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAH 310K shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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