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XBC 32S

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,357 mi
Last recorded55,357 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBC 32S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,357 miles

advise n/s/f side light is dull

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f inner rckends have play in the joints

advise no fog light fitted at time of test

advise o/s/r inner wheel arch/quarter panel is corroded

advise rear number plate has 2 bulbs not working one either side but still iluminated

advise rear valance is corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2011 55,340 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f inner rckends have play in the joints

advise n/s/f side light is dull

advise no fog light fitted at time of test

advise o/s/r inner wheel arch/quarter panel is corroded

advise rear number plate has 2 bulbs not working one either side but still iluminated

advise rear valance is corroded

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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XBC 32S is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 XBC 32S, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XBC 32S?

You can check the full history of XBC 32S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XBC 32S registered?

XBC 32S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is XBC 32S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBC 32S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XBC 32S have outstanding finance?

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