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XSY 937

1997 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,706 mi
Last recorded54,706 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 MG Midget38,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSY 937
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 54,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 54,314 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 54,050 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,041 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 54,026 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,900 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 53,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,544 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,008 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,896 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 52,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,655 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,650 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,627 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 52,563 miles

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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XSY 937 is a 1997 MG Midget in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 38,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSY 937, 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 29 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XSY 937 registered?

XSY 937 is a 1997 MG Midget, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is XSY 937 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSY 937 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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