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XPW 169S

1978 MG Midget

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,677 mi
Last recorded90,677 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPW 169S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 90,677 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight play in both king pins

Pass 5 May 2021 90,597 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 90,520 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 90,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 90,300 miles

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 90,290 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,141 miles

(1) Rear spring hanger bushes deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Slight freeplay in front suspension joints.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 90,141 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(1) Rear spring hanger bushes deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Slight freeplay in front suspension joints.

Pass 19 May 2009 90,010 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2009 90,009 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 89,758 miles

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

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

both front bottom suspension swivell joints have play in them

Pass 17 May 2007 89,610 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 89,610 miles

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

slight room in both sides lower king pin bushes.

slight room in n/s steering rack

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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XPW 169S is a 1978 MG Midget in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XPW 169S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XPW 169S registered?

XPW 169S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is XPW 169S safe to buy?

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