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PTB 743K

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

39,177 mi
Last recorded39,177 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTB 743K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 39,177 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 39,117 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake weak

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 2 Nov 2024 39,005 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 38,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 38,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 38,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted clip broken (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2022 37,707 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2022 37,707 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 36,776 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 36,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 36,263 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 36,263 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 35,358 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 35,791 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2017 34,586 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 34,570 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 May 2016 33,839 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,758 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,540 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

advise tracking

Fail 5 Mar 2013 28,538 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

advise tracking

Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,530 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,153 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,836 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,257 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,836 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,314 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,672 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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PTB 743K is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PTB 743K, 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 PTB 743K registered?

PTB 743K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is PTB 743K safe to buy?

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