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XAP 496J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,877 mi
Last recorded1,877 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAP 496J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2012 1,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 1,848 miles

exhaust mounting rubber split but system still supported

gearbox to bellhousing bolts working loose

rear driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 26 Jul 2010 1,023 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 5 miles

offside rear driveshaft gaiter insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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XAP 496J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 XAP 496J, 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 56 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 XAP 496J registered?

XAP 496J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 24 September 1970.

Is XAP 496J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAP 496J shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XAP 496J have outstanding finance?

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