CarVerify

Free Car Check

XWT 368L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,787 mi
Last recorded9,787 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWT 368L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 9,787 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 9,785 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure does not work (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 9,580 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 9,580 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 9,578 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s/front floor sevre corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 9,399 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 8,634 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,312 miles

floor covered in black sealer and not visable.front exhuast pipe will soon need resecuring

Pass 5 Jun 2010 7,648 miles

floor covered in underseal and not viable

Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,460 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 712 miles

under floor checked and lots of underseal and possible filler used

Pass 15 May 2007 7,031 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 6,808 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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XWT 368L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XWT 368L, 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

How do I check the history of XWT 368L?

You can check the full history of XWT 368L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XWT 368L registered?

XWT 368L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is XWT 368L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWT 368L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XWT 368L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XWT 368L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.