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XPP 770M

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,479 mi
Last recorded22,479 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPP 770M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 22,479 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 22,407 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 20,634 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,728 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,660 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 17,647 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 17,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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XPP 770M is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 XPP 770M, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XPP 770M registered?

XPP 770M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 12 October 1973.

Is XPP 770M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPP 770M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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