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XNE 923L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

6,221 mi
Last recorded6,221 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNE 923L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 6,221 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 5,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 4,959 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 4,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 3,187 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 1,685 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 470 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,692 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 98,672 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,637 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,084 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 89,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 89,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

horn intermitantly sounds when turning wheel

Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,395 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 87,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 83,523 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2009 80,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise fitting of longer bolts to off side front anti roll bar bracket to lower arm

off side wiper spindle loose

screen jets just adequate for mot

Pass 21 Jun 2008 80,376 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 80,376 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s front steering arm

Pass 13 Jun 2007 80,023 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 80,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 79,210 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 79,210 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise slight play in steering rack

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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XNE 923L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 XNE 923L, 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 XNE 923L?

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What year was XNE 923L registered?

XNE 923L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 20 June 1973.

Is XNE 923L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNE 923L shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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