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KAU 60V

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,124 mi
Last recorded81,124 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 60V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 81,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,724 miles

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

all tyres have small age cracks

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2017 78,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

all tyres have small age cracks

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2015 78,717 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 78,717 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working both sides not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,704 miles

all tyres on side walls split/deteriorated.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 78,704 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

all tyres on side walls split/deteriorated.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,674 miles

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

Both rear axel straps starting to split.

Cracks in offside front and offside rear tyre walls

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2013 78,674 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear axel straps starting to split.

Cracks in offside front and offside rear tyre walls

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,671 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 78,665 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 78,575 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 78,574 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,536 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 12 Aug 2006 78,518 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Upper Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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KAU 60V is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KAU 60V, 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 KAU 60V registered?

KAU 60V is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is KAU 60V safe to buy?

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