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XUD 508M

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,363 mi
Last recorded75,363 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUD 508M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,363 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 72,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/front brake flexy slightly twisted.

Fail 28 May 2015 72,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front bump stops missing.

front shockers have little damping effect.

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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XUD 508M is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XUD 508M, 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 XUD 508M?

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What year was XUD 508M registered?

XUD 508M is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is XUD 508M safe to buy?

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