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XCD 249K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,815 mi
Last recorded13,815 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCD 249K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 13,815 miles

Offside rear rebound strap broken

Fail 7 Dec 2013 13,790 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear rebound strap broken

Pass 14 Dec 2012 13,543 miles

Offside rear suspension travel strap broken

Suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 13,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear suspension travel strap broken

Suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear axle check straps crazing

Pass 21 May 2010 12,517 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 12,513 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,419 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2009 12,419 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 12,409 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 12,402 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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XCD 249K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XCD 249K, 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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XCD 249K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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