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XVE 601L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

6,704 mi
Last recorded6,704 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVE 601L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 6,704 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 6,609 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 6,418 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 6,270 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 5,934 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 5,654 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 5,432 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 4,513 miles

Rear exhaust has a mounting bracket broken but system is still secure

Pass 27 Jun 2018 3,780 miles

Rear exhaust has a mounting bracket broken but system is still secure

Slight corrosion to Nearside rear outer sill

Pass 7 Jul 2017 3,178 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 2,286 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 902 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 274 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,115 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 98,427 miles

Brake pedal anti slip not rubber.

Driver's seat adjustment is stiff.

Engine is smoking at fast idle.

NSR tyre is ok,the rest are very old and perished.

Offside rear suspension check strap is worn.

Oil leak

Wiper blades are poor.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 97,070 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 95,847 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 95,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 95,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 94,007 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 94,003 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 93,382 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 91,326 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 91,324 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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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XVE 601L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 XVE 601L, 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 XVE 601L registered?

XVE 601L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 24 May 1973.

Is XVE 601L safe to buy?

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