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XJE 407L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,711 mi
Last recorded23,711 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJE 407L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 23,711 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,776 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 22,717 miles

ALL UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL.

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

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH GETTING WEAK.

O/S/R BRAKE GRABBING SLIGHTLY.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,666 miles

both front shock absorbers weak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 22,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shock absorbers weak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,600 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS DRY AND RUSTING.

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH GETTING WEAK DUE TO CORROSION.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SLIGHT ENGINE MISFIRE.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,395 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 22,379 miles

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

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

ALL SUSPENSION PARTS DRY & RUSTY.

ALL UNDERBODY HAS BEEN RE UNDERSEALED.

N/S/R AXLE STRAP IN POOR CONDITION.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR LEAF SPRING BUSHES PERRISHING.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,161 miles

springs brake backplates and suspension arms rusting

Fail 29 Jun 2009 22,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

springs brake backplates and suspension arms rusting

Pass 30 Jun 2008 21,929 miles

suspension rusting back and front

Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,620 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,450 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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XJE 407L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XJE 407L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJE 407L registered?

XJE 407L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 2 May 1973.

Is XJE 407L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJE 407L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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