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XUJ 288K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

38,962 mi
Last recorded38,962 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUJ 288K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,962 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear leaf spring tethers deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2016 38,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear leaf spring tethers deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2016 38,959 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear leaf spring tevers deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,747 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2013 38,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Centre Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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)

brakelight switch effort high?

clutch ,oil pressure and temperature pipes insecure

electrical wiring modified

front lower suspension arms locating pegs misaligned

many components modified

offside front top suspension bolt short?

offside rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

safety belt fittings washer arrangement suspect

signs of many body repairs

some fastenings apparently not appropriate -especially fuel pump

Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,624 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 38,615 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,551 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 35,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear suspention support strap frayed

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,201 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 34,197 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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XUJ 288K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 XUJ 288K, 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.

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What year was XUJ 288K registered?

XUJ 288K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 6 March 1972.

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