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XAB 929M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

35,518 mi
Last recorded35,518 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAB 929M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 35,518 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 34,807 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 34,246 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 34,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 33,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 33,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,792 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 32,176 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,159 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 32,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 31,932 miles

bit of play in both king pin bushes

speedo light dim requires bulb?

Fail 23 Jul 2014 31,911 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bit of play in both king pin bushes

speedo light dim requires bulb?

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 31,733 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight lift in steering coloumn

slight play in both front lower trunions

Pass 9 Jun 2012 31,444 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,559 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,538 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 30,537 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,575 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,377 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 28,377 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK?

Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,093 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 28,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,940 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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XAB 929M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XAB 929M, 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

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What year was XAB 929M registered?

XAB 929M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is XAB 929M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAB 929M shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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