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HGF 272K

1972 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,228 mi
Last recorded29,228 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGF 272K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 29,228 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe slightly damaged By master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S and N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Front body valance corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,561 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 18,632 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,010 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 17,010 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,160 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

nearside floor corroded,but not within 30cm of a perscribed area

Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,521 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 14,521 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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HGF 272K is a 1972 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HGF 272K, 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 HGF 272K registered?

HGF 272K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 14 April 1972.

Is HGF 272K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGF 272K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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