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XFW 962K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,951 mi
Last recorded80,951 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFW 962K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 80,951 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,656 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance ( near side low )

rear exhaust box blowing at front

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,646 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

several areas of underbody previously repaired

Pass 30 Oct 2014 79,150 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 30 Oct 2014 79,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,919 miles

rear leaf springs rear hanger bushes badly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2011 62,852 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,640 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 62,588 miles

previous welding repairs to numerous areas of chassis and underbody

very small washers on seat retaining bolts on underside of floor

Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,548 miles

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 62,548 miles

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2006 62,538 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XFW 962K?

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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?

The MOT history for XFW 962K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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