MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F LOWER SWIVEL PLAY.
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
O/S/F LOWER SWIVEL PLAY.
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F, KINGPIN SWIVEL JOINT.
ADVISE ON HANDBRAKE TRAVEL .
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT.!
O/S/F LOWER SWIVEL TRUNNION PLAY.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play in offside front king pin
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight play in offside front king pin
play in both front suspension king pins
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
play in both front suspension king pins
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XBJ 787N is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 XBJ 787N, 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 52 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 XBJ 787N?
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What year was XBJ 787N registered?
XBJ 787N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1974.
Is XBJ 787N safe to buy?
The MOT history for XBJ 787N shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XBJ 787N have outstanding finance?
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