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XPX 260L

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

11,728 mi
Last recorded11,728 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPX 260L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 11,728 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 11,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 11,586 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 11,538 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 11,492 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 11,378 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 11,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Signs of surface corrosion to complete underside of vehicle

Pass 15 May 2018 11,182 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 11,101 miles

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 May 2017 11,101 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2016 9,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear silencer clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 9,518 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 9,293 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 8,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 8,822 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 8,674 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of surface corrision to underside of vehicle

slight play in nearside front inner track rod joint

Pass 4 May 2010 8,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Signs of surface corrision to complete underside of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2009 8,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

body corroding

chassis corroding

front suspension components corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 7,863 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 May 2007 7,765 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside seat belt release button sticks in. Nearside wiper blade slightly split. Slight play in offside track rod joint.

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2006 7,269 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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XPX 260L is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XPX 260L, 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 XPX 260L registered?

XPX 260L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 7 August 1972.

Is XPX 260L safe to buy?

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