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XNU 10L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,413 mi
Last recorded20,413 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNU 10L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 20,413 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes and chassis covered in thick underseal

chrome trims on sills

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2013 20,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes and chassis covered in thick underseal

chrome trims on sills

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2012 20,119 miles

chrome trims fitted over outer sills

exhaust manifold blowing slightly

slight play in front king pins

under seal or grease covering most brake pipes and chassis

Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,724 miles

ADVISE N/S/F REARWARD CHASSIS LEG WHERE MEETS FLOORPLAN BECOMING CORRODED

ADVISE N/S/R FORWARD LEAF SPRING MOUNTING POINT BECOMING CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,648 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,542 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 19,460 miles

ADVISE O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

ADVISE SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT MANIFOLD AREA

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,423 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,347 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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XNU 10L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XNU 10L, 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 XNU 10L?

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What year was XNU 10L registered?

XNU 10L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is XNU 10L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNU 10L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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