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KYW 428K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

61,427 mi
Last recorded61,427 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYW 428K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 61,427 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 61,010 miles

very slight oil sweat from engine

Pass 9 Jul 2024 60,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 60,724 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,642 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,246 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 59,641 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 58,854 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,950 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,982 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,420 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,858 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,592 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,999 miles

advise wipper markes near side windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,633 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,343 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 32,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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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KYW 428K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 KYW 428K, 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 KYW 428K registered?

KYW 428K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 28 March 1972.

Is KYW 428K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYW 428K shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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