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MAL 8K

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,489 mi
Last recorded50,489 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAL 8K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2025 50,489 miles

Vehicle under body covered with underseal

Pass 11 Jan 2020 50,431 miles

Brake pipes under seal Under body covered with under seal

Pass 28 Jul 2018 50,216 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,234 miles

brake pipes undersealed

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,765 miles

all brake pipes greased

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

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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MAL 8K is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MAL 8K, 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 MAL 8K?

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What year was MAL 8K registered?

MAL 8K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 7 April 1972.

Is MAL 8K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAL 8K shows 6 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 MAL 8K have outstanding finance?

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