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XNF 140S

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,575 mi
Last recorded79,575 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNF 140S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,575 miles

offside rear shocker stabilizer slight leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear shocker stabilizer slight leak

Fail 6 Sep 2016 79,252 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear shocker stabilizer slight leak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 78,856 miles

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

exhaust slightly blowing front two pin holes

slight oil leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,128 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust slightly blowing front pipe two pin holes

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,485 miles

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

exhaust slightly blowing at front joint

o/s/r shocker slightly leaking

oil on rear diff

Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight oil leaks

slight wear in nearside front kingpin

slight wear in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jul 2012 76,827 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyre treads looking low in pressure

slight oil leaks

slight wear in nearside front kingpin

slight wear in offside wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,493 miles

Gearbox oil leak and rear diff

cardboard on petrol cap

radiator hose perishing and slightly leaking

rocker cover leaking slightly

slight wear in steering colum

Fail 11 Jul 2011 76,493 miles

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

cardboard on petrol cap

gear oil leak from gearbox and rear diff

radiator hose perishing and slightly leaking

rocker cover leaking slightly

slight wear in steering colum

Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,669 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in both front king pins

slight wear both rack ends

Fail 6 Jul 2010 75,669 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

slight play in both front king pins

slight wear both rack ends

Fail 12 Jun 2010 75,669 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

gear oil leak from box and diff

n/s revearse light inop

slight brake judder o/s/f brake

slight wear in both front king pins

Pass 27 Jun 2008 74,352 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

slight play o/s/f king pin

slight playy n/s/f king pin

slight wear in front anti roll holding bushies

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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XNF 140S is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XNF 140S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XNF 140S?

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What year was XNF 140S registered?

XNF 140S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 17 May 1978.

Is XNF 140S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNF 140S shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XNF 140S have outstanding finance?

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