MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,928 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
PANNEL BELOW RADIATOR CORRODED ,, BUT NOT STRUCTUAL
PASSANGER SEAT MISSING AT TIME OF TEST
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
PANNEL BELOW RADIATOR CORRODED ,, BUT NOT STRUCTUAL
PASSANGER SEAT MISSING AT TIME OF TEST
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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XMK 897T is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 XMK 897T, 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.
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What year was XMK 897T registered?
XMK 897T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1978.
Is XMK 897T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XMK 897T shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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