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XMO 720H

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,943 mi
Last recorded39,943 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMO 720H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 39,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 39,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from join between front pipe and mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 39,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam when main beam is on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened ns+ osr rebound straps broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from join between front pipe and mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 39,871 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 39,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Oil leak Hub/Halfshaft area ()

Oil leak Engine & Gearbox areas ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,813 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 39,788 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 38,741 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 39,729 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,701 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,536 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

front right wing corroded on underside where it meets front valance.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,469 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,402 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,218 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,011 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 38,659 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 720H is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 XMO 720H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XMO 720H registered?

XMO 720H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 2 April 1970.

Is XMO 720H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMO 720H shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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