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XVU 640M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,129 mi
Last recorded89,129 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVU 640M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,129 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 88,052 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,067 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower slight play in trunnion

slight play in steering rack / steering shaft

Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,424 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 84,641 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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XVU 640M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XVU 640M, 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 XVU 640M registered?

XVU 640M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is XVU 640M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVU 640M shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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