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XCO 254M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,769 mi
Last recorded29,769 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCO 254M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 29,769 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 29,574 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,541 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 29,079 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brakes binding

Pass 30 May 2013 28,790 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

horn poor

wiper swt intermitant

Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

intermittent fault with light switch

Pass 25 May 2011 28,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brakes binding

Fail 2 Jun 2010 28,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ind stalk intermittent fault

Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,729 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ind stalk intermittent fault

Pass 29 May 2009 28,676 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,657 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,615 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 28,602 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

horn and lights temperemental

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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XCO 254M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XCO 254M, 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

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What year was XCO 254M registered?

XCO 254M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 11 June 1974.

Is XCO 254M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCO 254M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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