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XMO 707H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,731 mi
Last recorded18,731 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMO 707H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 18,731 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 28 Jun 2024 18,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 22 Jul 2017 16,623 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 16,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 16,309 miles

Nearside Front Slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2015 16,169 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing starting to grumble

Pass 5 Jul 2014 15,848 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f wheel bearing starting to grumble

Pass 6 Jul 2013 15,436 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 15,136 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 14,658 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 14,319 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 14,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,949 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,268 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,258 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 13,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 13,180 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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XMO 707H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 XMO 707H, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XMO 707H registered?

XMO 707H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 2 April 1970.

Is XMO 707H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMO 707H shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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