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KAP 763L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,607 mi
Last recorded94,607 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAP 763L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 94,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,271 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 94,271 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 94,223 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2017 94,210 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,187 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine misfire?

rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2016 94,187 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine misfire?

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,769 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 93,450 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2014 93,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2012 93,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 93,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 92,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 20 Oct 2010 91,878 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 91,878 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2005 91,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front floor corroded ..chrome over sills fitted offside and nearside outer door sills..

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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KAP 763L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KAP 763L, 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.

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What year was KAP 763L registered?

KAP 763L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is KAP 763L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAP 763L shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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