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GUE 145K

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,353 mi
Last recorded87,353 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUE 145K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 87,353 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 87,020 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 85,989 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 85,524 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 83,987 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 83,551 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 80,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,762 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,044 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,890 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,718 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 17,428 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 76,644 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 76,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 May 2012 75,735 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 75,474 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

heavy undersealing under car

slght play in rear parking brake rods

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f king pins

Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,189 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 75,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 75,070 miles

Both rear axle straps perished

Play in both king pins

Surface corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Fail 1 May 2007 75,070 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyre pressures low

both front road springs coroded

both rear axle straps perishing

both rear leaf springs heavily coroded

gear box oil leaks

play in both front king pins

slight damage to o/s wing area

surface corosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2005 74,991 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

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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GUE 145K is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GUE 145K, 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 GUE 145K registered?

GUE 145K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is GUE 145K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUE 145K shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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