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GOU 864K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,521 mi
Last recorded38,521 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOU 864K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 38,521 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 37,692 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 37,649 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 36,292 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 34,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 33,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,106 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 30,588 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,443 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,543 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,287 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 23,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,705 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,079 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,650 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 19,402 miles

o/s front bearing noise

see vt 30

Fail 14 Nov 2005 19,402 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

filler repaires to floors outside prescribed areas

o/s floor to sill

play in n/s steering rack

rear brake unbalanced

underside heavaly undersealed

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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GOU 864K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GOU 864K, 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 GOU 864K registered?

GOU 864K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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