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KTX 470L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,930 mi
Last recorded36,930 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTX 470L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 36,930 miles

SLIGHT DRAG NEARSIDE REAR

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT SWIVEL PIN

Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,927 miles

Slight drag n/s rear wheel

Slight play n/s front suspension, swivel pin fulcrum.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 36,927 miles

Slight drag n/s rear wheel

Slight play n/s front suspension, swivel pin fulcrum.

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,925 miles

SLIGHT LIFT N/S FRONT SUSPENSION FULCRUM PIN

Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,922 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

handbrake on minimum pass mark

Pass 11 Aug 2016 36,913 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS CRACKING

SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER & SWIVEL PIN

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,910 miles

Offside mirror cracked

slight play in king pins

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 36,910 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside mirror cracked

slight play in king pins

Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,896 miles

slight brake drag on both rear wheels

Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,859 miles

N/S & O/S front suspension, slight play in trunions, swivel & fulcrum pins and n/s shock absorber arms

Slight brake imbalance front wheels

Slight drag n/s rear wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,855 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel hose (from pump) its protective brading is seperating

fuel tank has surface rust

nearside front king pin has slight play

rear fuel pipe (from tank) rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,846 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,839 miles

SLIGHT LIFT N/S KING PIN FULCRUM

Fail 24 Jul 2008 36,839 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

SLIGHT DRAD FRONT BRAKES

SLIGHT LIFT N/S KING PIN FULCRUM

Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,834 miles

SLIGHT DRAGING N/S REAR WHEEL

SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT SUYSPENSION LOWER FULCRUM

Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,818 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

SURFACE CORROSION REAR BRAKE PIPES

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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KTX 470L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KTX 470L, 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 KTX 470L registered?

KTX 470L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is KTX 470L safe to buy?

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