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XPJ 590N

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

13,317 mi
Last recorded13,317 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPJ 590N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 13,317 miles

bad engine oil leak noted

genral under body corrosion noted

genral wear noted on front suspension

spotlights come on with headlights

wear noted on both front lower cross pins

Fail 8 Aug 2016 13,317 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven slow in operation (3.7.B.2)

bad engine oil leak noted

genral under body corrosion noted

genral wear noted on front suspension

spotlights come on with headlights

wear noted on both front lower cross pins

Pass 8 Aug 2015 13,171 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 13,171 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 13,140 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,137 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 13,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 12,986 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 12,986 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,448 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 11,485 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 11,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 10,971 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,458 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,906 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 9,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2006 9,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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XPJ 590N is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 XPJ 590N, 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.

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What year was XPJ 590N registered?

XPJ 590N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 30 September 1974.

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