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XGV 773S

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,666 mi
Last recorded37,666 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGV 773S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 37,666 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,339 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 34,813 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,054 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 32,543 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

hazard warning switch stiff

silght play in king pins

Fail 8 Dec 2014 32,476 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

hazard warning switch stiff

silght play in king pins

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,389 miles

o/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 9 Mar 2011 32,376 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s rear tyre perrished

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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XGV 773S is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 XGV 773S, 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 XGV 773S?

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What year was XGV 773S registered?

XGV 773S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 25 January 1978.

Is XGV 773S safe to buy?

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