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XOI 155

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,786 mi
Last recorded32,786 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOI 155
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 32,786 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 31,560 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 30,370 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 29,562 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 27,999 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 26,303 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 25,224 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,100 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 24,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 24,237 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 24,224 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,012 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 24,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,946 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,729 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,480 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,097 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 23,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 22,783 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 22,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,060 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 22,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,531 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 21,529 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 21,300 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 21,300 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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XOI 155 is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XOI 155, 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 XOI 155?

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What year was XOI 155 registered?

XOI 155 is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 14 August 1972.

Is XOI 155 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOI 155 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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