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XRF 298M

1973 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,678 mi
Last recorded80,678 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRF 298M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,678 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2011 80,674 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 80,674 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 80,671 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 80,670 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

engine missfire

oil leak from front crank seal/timing chain cover

Pass 8 May 2008 80,637 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 80,548 miles

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

Slight play(lift)in offside front suspension.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 80,548 miles

Slight play(lift)in offside front suspension.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 80,407 miles

heavy oil leak

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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XRF 298M is a 1973 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRF 298M, 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 XRF 298M registered?

XRF 298M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is XRF 298M safe to buy?

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