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JXC 26L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,106 mi
Last recorded4,106 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXC 26L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 4,106 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 3,903 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 3,742 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 3,656 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 3,656 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 3,530 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 3,450 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 3,175 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 2,644 miles

play at steering wheel

Fail 28 Apr 2010 2,639 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play at steering wheel

Pass 29 May 2009 2,559 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 2,484 miles

grease nipples on lock to lock touching back plate

Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,381 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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JXC 26L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 JXC 26L, 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 53 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 JXC 26L?

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What year was JXC 26L registered?

JXC 26L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 10 April 1973.

Is JXC 26L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JXC 26L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JXC 26L have outstanding finance?

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