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XSA 118M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,905 mi
Last recorded75,905 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSA 118M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2014 75,905 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,905 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,410 miles

offside floorpan corroded holed

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 11 Oct 2013 74,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside floorpan corroded holed

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 25 Oct 2012 72,981 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,216 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,887 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 68,674 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

vin not found

Pass 20 May 2009 68,203 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2009 68,182 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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XSA 118M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XSA 118M, 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 XSA 118M registered?

XSA 118M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 31 July 1973.

Is XSA 118M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSA 118M shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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