CarVerify

Free Car Check

LLU 788K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,271 mi
Last recorded37,271 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLU 788K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 37,271 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 32,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 28,691 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,462 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 26,396 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 24,845 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,110 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,076 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 22,869 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 22,845 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,817 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,744 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,671 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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LLU 788K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LLU 788K, 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 LLU 788K?

You can check the full history of LLU 788K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LLU 788K registered?

LLU 788K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 18 April 1972.

Is LLU 788K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLU 788K shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LLU 788K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LLU 788K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.