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TPX 969K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,805 mi
Last recorded47,805 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPX 969K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 47,805 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 47,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2025 47,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 47,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 47,088 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 47,077 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 46,837 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 46,831 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 46,143 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 46,141 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 45,947 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 45,946 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 45,789 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 45,659 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 45,456 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,005 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 45,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,524 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,155 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,941 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,372 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 42,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,914 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,618 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 42,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 42,318 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,318 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,930 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 41,930 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 41,415 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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TPX 969K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 969K, 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.

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What year was TPX 969K registered?

TPX 969K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 22 March 1972.

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