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XCY 181T

1978 MG Miget

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,415 mi
Last recorded4,415 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Miget57,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCY 181T
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 4,415 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012
Fail 20 Aug 2012

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 4,414 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 4,058 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 4,058 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 4,039 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 4,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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XCY 181T is a 1978 MG Miget in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 57,406 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 Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XCY 181T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XCY 181T registered?

XCY 181T is a 1978 MG Miget, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XCY 181T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCY 181T shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XCY 181T have outstanding finance?

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