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XGR 288L

1971 MG Miget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,423 mi
Last recorded81,423 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Miget26,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGR 288L
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,423 miles

The under body is heavily under sealed

Fail 29 Nov 2018 81,425 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,389 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,433 miles

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.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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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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