MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,687 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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steering column has slight end float
Offside Rear number plate lamp intermittent fault
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
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)
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
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
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
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)
slight wear in o/s & n/s front king pins
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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