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XWH 686L

1972 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,420 mi
Last recorded6,420 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWH 686L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 6,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 27 Mar 2018 6,258 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak gearbox/engine ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion To rear of leaf spring (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 6,258 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak gearbox/engine ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion To rear of leaf spring (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 6,009 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 6,009 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 5,233 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 5,233 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 4,153 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 3,432 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 3,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 2,568 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 2,568 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 2,561 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 2,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 2,559 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 2,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 1,491 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,600 miles

fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 46,600 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 46,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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XWH 686L is a 1972 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWH 686L, 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 XWH 686L?

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What year was XWH 686L registered?

XWH 686L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 October 1972.

Is XWH 686L safe to buy?

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