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XBW 306M

1973 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,051 mi
Last recorded14,051 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBW 306M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 14,051 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 13,892 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 13,880 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside 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

oil leak from offside rear half shaft seal

Fail 22 May 2013 13,302 miles

Advise rear brakes require service.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 13,302 miles

Advise rear brakes require service.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2012 12,863 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 May 2012 12,863 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,510 miles

advise exhaust bracket loose at rear

advise exhaust mount deteriorated

advise some corrosion to floor near side rear and offside front

Pass 29 Jun 2009 10,928 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 10,928 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 10,760 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 10,358 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 10,358 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 9,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 9,791 miles

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

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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XBW 306M is a 1973 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 XBW 306M, 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 XBW 306M registered?

XBW 306M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is XBW 306M safe to buy?

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