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XUD 507M

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,692 mi
Last recorded19,692 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUD 507M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 19,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 19,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 19,678 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above where I have marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush of the spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above where I have marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel pipe at tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 19,330 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 19,330 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 19,234 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 19,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,979 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 18,777 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,725 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,714 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,642 miles

Clutch action spongy gears not clearing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight brake bind n/s/f

Slight play in hand brake linkage rear

Slight play in n/s/f bottom trunion

Fail 1 Mar 2011 18,633 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Clutch action spongy

Drivers door hinges insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight brake bind n/s/f

Slight play in hand brake linkage rear

Slight play in n/s/f bottom trunion

Fail 18 May 2007 18,610 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 17,297 miles

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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XUD 507M is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUD 507M, 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 XUD 507M registered?

XUD 507M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 9 August 1973.

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