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KRK 20K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,609 mi
Last recorded95,609 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRK 20K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 95,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 95,608 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 95,039 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,454 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 94,444 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure middle bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn x 2rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension at both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under front wing (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2014 94,062 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 92,945 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 88,868 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 86,427 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 83,509 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 79,598 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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KRK 20K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 KRK 20K, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KRK 20K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 20 September 1971.

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