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XDH 326L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,714 mi
Last recorded84,714 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDH 326L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,028 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 81,011 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

os rear axle seal leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2007 8,400 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 8,396 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

long hand brake travel

ns front anti roll bar link very close to lower wishbone and has at sometime been fouling

slight play in os king pin

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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XDH 326L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDH 326L, 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 XDH 326L registered?

XDH 326L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is XDH 326L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDH 326L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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