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XGU 43M

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

58,026 mi
Last recorded58,026 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGU 43M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 58,026 miles

underside floor/chassis/suspension coated in underseal

Pass 26 Oct 2023 57,650 miles

Underside floor/chassis/suspension covered in underseal

Pass 1 Oct 2022 56,750 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 56,750 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 55,781 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,615 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 54,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,584 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,734 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,983 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Osr tyre cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,358 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 51,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,700 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Fail 16 Jul 2014 50,663 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,086 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 49,086 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

corrosion to boot floor

Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,299 miles

slight damage to nearside front wheel

Fail 18 Jun 2012 48,299 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to floor pan

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,353 miles

both front wheel bearings have some play

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,624 miles

fuel tank cap sealing ring starting to perish and crack

fuel tank corroding

n/s/f track rod end has some play

o/s/f lower spring mounting and suspension arm corroding

o/s/f top and bottom trunions have some play

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,798 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 45,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f lower trunion has sone play

o/s/f lower trunion has some play

o/s/f wheel bearing has some play

Fail 17 Jun 2008 44,424 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

both rear leaf springs getting weak

clutch pedal rubber worn

fair amount of handbrake travel

lower trunions have some play

screen washer jets poor

Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,424 miles

both rear leaf springs getting weak

clutch pedal rubber worn

fair amount of handbrake travel

lower trunions have some play

screen washer jets poor

Fail 21 Jun 2007 44,230 miles

Both steering rack gaitors soft.

Fair amount of hand brake travel.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rubber fuel lines ( at tank ) in poor condition.

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Up/down play in n/s/f track rod end.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,230 miles

Both steering rack gaitors soft.

Fair amount of hand brake travel.

Rubber fuel lines ( at tank ) in poor condition.

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Up/down play in n/s/f track rod end.

Pass 11 May 2006 43,813 miles

n/s wiper blade spliting.

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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XGU 43M is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XGU 43M, 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.

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What year was XGU 43M registered?

XGU 43M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 25 June 1974.

Is XGU 43M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGU 43M shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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