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XMU 542N

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,936 mi
Last recorded53,936 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMU 542N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,936 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 52,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,575 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,014 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 51,320 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,320 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,915 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,401 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,802 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,287 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

split in tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 45,083 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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XMU 542N is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XMU 542N, 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

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What year was XMU 542N registered?

XMU 542N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 18 September 1974.

Is XMU 542N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMU 542N shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XMU 542N have outstanding finance?

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