MOT Status
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80,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
rear brakes slightly out of balance ( near side low )
rear exhaust box blowing at front
rear brakes slightly out of balance
several areas of underbody previously repaired
rear brakes slightly out of balance
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brakes slightly out of balance
rear leaf springs rear hanger bushes badly worn
previous welding repairs to numerous areas of chassis and underbody
very small washers on seat retaining bolts on underside of floor
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
O/S rear axle bump stop axle mounting bracket corroded(holed)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
o/s rear axle bump stop mounting bracket corroded (holed)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
hazzard lights dim an d flashing qickly
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XFW 962K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 XFW 962K, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XFW 962K registered?
XFW 962K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 27 August 1971.
Is XFW 962K safe to buy?
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