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XNU 444S

1978 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,760 mi
Last recorded42,760 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNU 444S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 42,760 miles

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

Steering column has slight play in lower bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2018 42,644 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 42,573 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 42,573 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 42,450 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 42,450 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 42,245 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 42,044 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/R spring mounting is corroded at front bracket

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,044 miles

O/S/R spring mounting is corroded at front bracket

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2013 41,886 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 41,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 41,545 miles

Oil leak

Steering colum bottom bush has slight play

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 41,522 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Steering colum bottom bush has slight play

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,222 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 41,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,765 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,986 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,678 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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XNU 444S is a 1978 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNU 444S, 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.

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What year was XNU 444S registered?

XNU 444S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 14 April 1978.

Is XNU 444S safe to buy?

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