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XJX 717V

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,477 mi
Last recorded41,477 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJX 717V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 41,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 41,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 41,299 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 41,289 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,880 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 40,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,540 miles

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

Offside Rear corrosion under wheel arch

Fail 7 Apr 2016 40,540 miles

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

Offside Rear corrosion under wheel arch

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 40,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,926 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,626 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,126 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,996 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,865 miles

Both rear tyres age cracking on sidewalls.

play starting in steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2009 38,858 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play starting in steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,344 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 37,766 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,360 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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XJX 717V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XJX 717V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XJX 717V registered?

XJX 717V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 November 1979.

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