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XDK 555K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

4,678 mi
Last recorded4,678 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDK 555K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 4,678 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2025 4,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 2,657 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 2,657 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 8,696 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 8,662 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 8,036 miles

Both head lamps have a poor beam pattern

Offside front brake flexi hose deteriorated

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 25 Jun 2016 8,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both head lamps have a poor beam pattern

Offside front brake flexi hose deteriorated

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Jun 2015 7,508 miles

Offside has movement in trunion

Rear exhaust rubber near to braking

Fail 2 Jun 2015 7,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside has movement in trunion

rear exhaust rubber near to braking

Pass 7 Jun 2014 6,227 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 6,079 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 5,677 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 5,259 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 4,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 4,493 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 3,526 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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XDK 555K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XDK 555K, 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 XDK 555K registered?

XDK 555K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is XDK 555K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDK 555K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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