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XWS 684K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,606 mi
Last recorded25,606 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWS 684K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,606 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,828 miles

Nearside Rear oil leak from hub seal

Fail 13 Oct 2015 24,828 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear oil leak from hub seal

Pass 20 Nov 2014 23,527 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres perished and started to crack

engine oil leaks

o/s no plate has 1 bulb out

slight diff oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,313 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil leaks suspect from back of sump or rear main oil seal

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 17 Oct 2012 21,794 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r half shaft oil seal damp, light misting of oil on brake drum back plate

slight engine oil leak

v.slight play in both front king pins

Pass 25 Oct 2011 19,917 miles

o/s headlight on min allowable level

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,271 miles

n/s/r light unit is discoloured

Fail 22 Sep 2010 18,271 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r light unit is discoloured

Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,575 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r axel strap starting to split

Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,390 miles

spare wheel missing

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,111 miles

slight exh blow from downpipe to center section

Fail 7 Sep 2007 13,111 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 13,081 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both headlights have poor beam pattern

Fail 9 Feb 2007 13,079 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 12,348 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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XWS 684K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWS 684K, 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 XWS 684K registered?

XWS 684K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 8 March 1972.

Is XWS 684K safe to buy?

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