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KPC 858K

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1274cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,150 mi
Last recorded7,150 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPC 858K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,274cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 7,150 miles

Nearside Front tightened lower fulcrum pin locating cotter pin

parking brake lever long travel

Pass 20 Aug 2024 7,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fulcrum pin possible worn thrust washers or loose pinch bolt recommend further investigation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high travel on hand brake lever

Pass 7 Jul 2022 6,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 6,770 miles

some play at nearside front lower fulcrum pin recommend further investigation

Pass 12 Jun 2019 6,703 miles

exhaust noise to legal limit

Fail 22 May 2019 6,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

o/s/front lower wishbone rearmost bolt slotted locktab out of place

Pass 18 Apr 2018 6,602 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 6,531 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 6,527 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dulls off when main beam applied (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 6,473 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 6,382 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 6,361 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 6,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 6,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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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KPC 858K is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,274cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KPC 858K, 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

How do I check the history of KPC 858K?

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What year was KPC 858K registered?

KPC 858K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 2 March 1972.

Is KPC 858K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPC 858K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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