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XFX 535S

1978 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

27,415 mi
Last recorded27,415 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFX 535S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 27,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS&OS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunion. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 27,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS&OS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunion. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 27,113 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,053 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 27,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer sills heavily undersealed, n/s sill weak.

Pass 5 May 2016 26,463 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,076 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,139 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 25,139 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,077 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 23,074 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

oil leak from engine and gear box

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Fail 3 Mar 2011 18,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leak from engine and gear box

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 7 Apr 2010 15,440 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 15,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 13,367 miles

nearside kingpin has slight freeplay

Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,739 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 10,417 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 10,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,048 miles

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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XFX 535S is a 1978 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XFX 535S, 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 XFX 535S?

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What year was XFX 535S registered?

XFX 535S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 23 June 1978.

Is XFX 535S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFX 535S shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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