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XPM 55J

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,964 mi
Last recorded16,964 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPM 55J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 16,964 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 16,964 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 16,964 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 1,696 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 1,696 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 16,964 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,964 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 16,964 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 16,974 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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XPM 55J is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 XPM 55J, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XPM 55J?

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What year was XPM 55J registered?

XPM 55J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 11 November 1970.

Is XPM 55J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPM 55J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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