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XKU 952T

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,247 mi
Last recorded85,247 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKU 952T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 85,247 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 85,010 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 85,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,896 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,859 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 84,813 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,683 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,617 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,503 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 84,492 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,965 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 63,962 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,516 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,506 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 83,506 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,467 miles

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

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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XKU 952T is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKU 952T, 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

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What year was XKU 952T registered?

XKU 952T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 21 September 1978.

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