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XLY 465N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,040 mi
Last recorded5,040 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLY 465N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 5,040 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

competition car full harness belts fitted and roll cage etc

Pass 26 Aug 2010 5,031 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,992 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 4,481 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 3,565 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 3,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 2,937 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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XLY 465N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XLY 465N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XLY 465N?

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What year was XLY 465N registered?

XLY 465N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 21 August 1974.

Is XLY 465N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLY 465N shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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