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LPA 815K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,850 mi
Last recorded81,850 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPA 815K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 81,850 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 80,579 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 80,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Mounting area on chassis corroded and fractured. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,782 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 76,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,501 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,425 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,949 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,885 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 75,734 miles

silght play in o/s lowwer suspension joint

Fail 31 May 2012 75,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

silght play in o/s lowwer suspension joint

Pass 1 Jun 2011 75,654 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 75,610 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,463 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 75,232 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 74,962 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,625 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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LPA 815K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LPA 815K, 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 LPA 815K registered?

LPA 815K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is LPA 815K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPA 815K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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