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XVW 17L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,687 mi
Last recorded15,687 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVW 17L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 15,687 miles

steering column has slight end float

Pass 22 Oct 2016 15,062 miles

Offside Rear number plate lamp intermittent fault

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 15,062 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear number plate lamp intermittent fault

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 14,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine oil low

Pass 29 Oct 2014 13,167 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all four tyres split with age but not exposing cords

lift in offside kingpin

play in steering column

Fail 15 May 2014 13,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

lift in offside kingpin

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all four tyres split and cracked with age but not exposing cords

Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,150 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,516 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 11,946 miles

slight wear in o/s & n/s front king pins

Fail 12 Aug 2008 11,925 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight wear in o/s & n/s front king pins

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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XVW 17L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVW 17L, 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 XVW 17L registered?

XVW 17L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 11 January 1973.

Is XVW 17L safe to buy?

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