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XVE 851L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,523 mi
Last recorded33,523 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVE 851L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 33,523 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2019 33,522 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

o/s/f king pin slight wear

Pass 24 Jul 2018 32,865 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 32,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

slight oil leak from near side rear diff-seal.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,861 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,046 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 29,933 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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 851L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XVE 851L, 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 851L registered?

XVE 851L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 20 June 1973.

Is XVE 851L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVE 851L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XVE 851L have outstanding finance?

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