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XPJ 913T

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,146 mi
Last recorded92,146 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPJ 913T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 92,146 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 92,146 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 88,580 miles

slight play in near side front lower trunion

Fail 28 Jan 2009 88,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight play in near side front lower trunion

Pass 18 Dec 2007 83,742 miles

O/S/F TYRE 2-3MM

Fail 17 Dec 2007 83,742 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F TYRE 2-3MM

Pass 8 Dec 2006 80,213 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 80,213 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all rubber bushes perishing and splitting due to age of vehicle, will require attention in the future

various underbody areas are corroding.

Pass 16 Dec 2005 75,877 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 75,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

propshaft rear u/j worn

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 913T is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XPJ 913T, 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 XPJ 913T registered?

XPJ 913T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 11 October 1978.

Is XPJ 913T safe to buy?

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