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XPO 502L

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,725 mi
Last recorded12,725 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPO 502L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 12,725 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 11,355 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 9,411 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 7,675 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 4,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 1,603 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 965 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 3 Apr 2017 371 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 49 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,983 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 60,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 60,234 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,990 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 59,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,349 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,825 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 58,796 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,452 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,987 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 57,717 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 57,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 22 Jul 2006 57,563 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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XPO 502L is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XPO 502L, 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

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What year was XPO 502L registered?

XPO 502L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 16 August 1972.

Is XPO 502L safe to buy?

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