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XJT 40M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,008 mi
Last recorded97,008 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJT 40M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 97,008 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 91,965 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 89,377 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 89,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 88,495 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,393 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 87,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 85,827 miles

Offside Front Upper joint has slight wear

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,063 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 84,060 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play trunnion bush (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,635 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 81,289 miles

offside front top suspension bush slightly worn

Fail 1 May 2014 81,289 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

offside front top suspension bush slightly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,391 miles

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

offside front suspension has slight wear in pin / bush

Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,440 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 78,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front upper swivel pin slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,565 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 76,565 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 73,921 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 69,336 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 69,336 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,940 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 66,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 64,188 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 64,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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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XJT 40M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XJT 40M, 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 XJT 40M registered?

XJT 40M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 14 February 1974.

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