MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight play at offside steering arm/rack
slight play at steering column
slight play at steering rack
Rear axle leaking at the offside
Slight free at nearside and offside of steering rack
Slight lift in nearside front suspension assembly
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear axle leaking at the offside
Slight free at nearside and offside of steering rack
Slight lift in nearside front suspension assembly
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play detected at steering wheel
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XSA 616M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 XSA 616M, 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.
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What year was XSA 616M registered?
XSA 616M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 10 August 1973.
Is XSA 616M safe to buy?
The MOT history for XSA 616M shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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