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TPX 90K

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,217 mi
Last recorded68,217 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPX 90K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 68,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,217 miles

emissions too high

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,217 miles

slight play in king pins and trunions both sides

Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,217 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 68,217 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,217 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 68,217 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2015 68,217 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 68,217 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 68,217 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 68,217 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 68,217 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,217 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 68,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 68,217 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 68,217 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,217 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 68,217 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,217 miles

Slight play in upper & lower trunion bushes both sides

Pass 4 Jan 2008 68,217 miles

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 13 Dec 2006 68,217 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 68,217 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 68,217 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 68,217 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking 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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TPX 90K is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TPX 90K, 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 TPX 90K registered?

TPX 90K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 6 March 1972.

Is TPX 90K safe to buy?

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