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GAE 900K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,657 mi
Last recorded4,657 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAE 900K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 4,657 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 4,404 miles

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

rear spring eye bush showing deterioration

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 20 Jul 2015 4,253 miles

tested as advised by help desk car not recognized on new data base original failure on old system

Fail 17 Jul 2015 4,253 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet catch slightly faulty

corrosion showing in places+had extensive welding

rear spring eye bush showing deterioration

Pass 11 Jul 2014 4,198 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet catch slightly faulty

rear rear spring eye bush showing deterioration

underside showing slight corrosion+has had estensive welding

Pass 12 Jul 2013 4,063 miles

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

underside showing corrosion in places+has had extensive welding

Pass 3 Apr 2012 3,832 miles

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

both front tyres have uneven treadwear

o/s front tyre getting lower

rear tyres showing perrishing

some corrosion showing underside in different places

vehicle has had extensive welding

Pass 17 Sep 2010 3,665 miles

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

rear tyres perrished

underside showing some corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2009 3,415 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 2,925 miles

all tyres poor quality.rears slightly misshapen

Fail 12 Aug 2008 2,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

all tyres poor quality.rears slightly misshapen

Pass 15 Aug 2007 2,553 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 1,796 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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GAE 900K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GAE 900K, 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 GAE 900K registered?

GAE 900K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is GAE 900K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAE 900K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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