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XMW 778A

1983 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,059 mi
Last recorded11,059 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 MG Midget70,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMW 778A
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 11,059 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 11,059 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 10,965 miles

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

Underside repairs covered in underseal

Fail 24 May 2023 10,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced offside rear inner arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside repairs covered in underseal

Pass 22 May 2017 10,942 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 10,940 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,917 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 10,909 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 10,816 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 10,581 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 10,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,361 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 10,361 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,254 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,041 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 9,704 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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XMW 778A is a 1983 MG Midget in Blue with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1983 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 70,060 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 XMW 778A, 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 43 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XMW 778A registered?

XMW 778A is a 1983 MG Midget, first registered on 4 November 1983.

Is XMW 778A safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMW 778A shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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