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XKN 866S

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,865 mi
Last recorded75,865 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKN 866S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2023 75,865 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,319 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 74,581 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 73,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

some signs of corrosion and weakness around handbrake mountings

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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XKN 866S is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XKN 866S, 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 XKN 866S?

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What year was XKN 866S registered?

XKN 866S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 2 May 1978.

Is XKN 866S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKN 866S shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XKN 866S have outstanding finance?

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