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XEB 547T

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,026 mi
Last recorded93,026 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEB 547T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,026 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 93,026 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 92,723 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 92,075 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 92,075 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,970 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 90,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,594 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 90,589 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 89,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 1,491 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 89,192 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,079 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2009 88,952 miles

Handbrake travel

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2008 86,582 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 88,296 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2007 88,296 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 2 Aug 2006 88,203 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Aug 2006 88,203 miles

Propshaft component defective

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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XEB 547T is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 XEB 547T, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XEB 547T?

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What year was XEB 547T registered?

XEB 547T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 5 January 1979.

Is XEB 547T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEB 547T shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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