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XFJ 397K

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,998 mi
Last recorded30,998 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFJ 397K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 30,998 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 30,628 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 30,436 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,407 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,385 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,212 miles

Light switch operation erratic(advise attention).

O/s/r suspension leaf spring rear shackle lower bush perished.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,193 miles

Fair amount of play and lift in both front king pin/trunion assemblies.

Rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,098 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 30,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres side walls cracking.

Slight play in both front king pins.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,035 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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XFJ 397K is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFJ 397K, 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

How do I check the history of XFJ 397K?

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What year was XFJ 397K registered?

XFJ 397K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is XFJ 397K safe to buy?

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