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XYY 577M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,291 mi
Last recorded2,291 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYY 577M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 2,291 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 1,398 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 594 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,752 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,012 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,088 miles

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2011 35,187 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,493 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 34,385 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 34,060 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,608 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 33,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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XYY 577M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XYY 577M, 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 XYY 577M registered?

XYY 577M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 17 September 1973.

Is XYY 577M safe to buy?

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