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KHU 8L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,181 mi
Last recorded26,181 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHU 8L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 26,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 25,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower king pin has slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 25,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower king pin has slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 25,678 miles

Front N/S + O/S steering rack boots starting to deteriorate

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,303 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play in n/s lower king pin

Fail 19 Jul 2017 25,297 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play in n/s lower king pin

Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,652 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 24,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2014 24,159 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 24,133 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 23,538 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 23,459 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 22,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 22,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,472 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre side wall deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,095 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,951 miles

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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KHU 8L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KHU 8L, 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 KHU 8L registered?

KHU 8L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 30 November 1972.

Is KHU 8L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHU 8L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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