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XWT 793L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,977 mi
Last recorded19,977 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWT 793L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 19,977 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 13,933 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 13,870 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 13,863 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

indicator wires close to front wheels

parking brake efficiency just passes MOT criteria

slight lift in o/s/f kingpin assembly

wipers showing signs of age

Pass 8 Jul 2010 13,769 miles

Suspect from noise from front susension, please moniter

wipers poor operation

Pass 20 Jun 2009 12,567 miles

Both outer sills and floor showing signs of corrosion.

Front tyres very close to front shock absorbers on full lock.

Pass 29 May 2008 10,565 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 7,964 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 7,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2006 4,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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XWT 793L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWT 793L, 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 XWT 793L registered?

XWT 793L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is XWT 793L safe to buy?

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