MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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The under body is heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Floor insecure floor to sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill close to rear spring anchor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view screen (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
The under body is heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear axle bump stops showing surface corrosion
Undercarriage heavily undersealed
Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
How Reliable is the MG Miget?
Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XGR 288L is a 1971 MG Miget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1971 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 26,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a MG Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XGR 288L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XGR 288L registered?
XGR 288L is a 1971 MG Miget, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is XGR 288L safe to buy?
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