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XRU 165K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,188 mi
Last recorded15,188 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRU 165K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2022 15,188 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 14,679 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 14,537 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 14,482 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 14,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 14,402 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 14,323 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 13,894 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 73,526 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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XRU 165K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRU 165K, 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 XRU 165K?

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What year was XRU 165K registered?

XRU 165K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 10 November 1971.

Is XRU 165K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRU 165K shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XRU 165K have outstanding finance?

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