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XRR 747S

1978 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,501 mi
Last recorded35,501 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRR 747S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 35,501 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 33,770 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,216 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 31,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,500 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,678 miles

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

slight play nsf king pin

Fail 30 May 2014 30,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

slight play nsf king pin

Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to osr valance

excessive corrosion near rear propshaft mounting, but not within a prescribed area

non structural front valance holed and corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 27,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to osr valance

excessive corrosion near rear propshaft mounting, but not within a prescribed area

non structural front valance holed and corroded

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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XRR 747S is a 1978 MG Midget in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRR 747S, 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 XRR 747S registered?

XRR 747S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 26 May 1978.

Is XRR 747S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRR 747S 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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