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XTB 477N

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,341 mi
Last recorded31,341 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTB 477N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 31,341 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 30,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play king pin bush (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 30,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 30,217 miles

front number plate deteriorated

undersealed undernearth

Fail 7 May 2014 30,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

front number plate deteriorated

undersealed undernearth

Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,866 miles

corrosion around top of front spring seatings

front to rear fuel pipe deteriorated

nearside indicators starting to flash slightly slow

Fail 27 Apr 2013 29,861 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion around top of front spring seatings

front to rear fuel pipe deteriorated

nearside indicators starting to flash slightly slow

Pass 3 May 2012 29,596 miles

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

oil leak

sump damaged

under car greased

Fail 25 Apr 2012 29,590 miles

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

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

oil leak

sump damaged

under car greased

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,108 miles

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Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,667 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,317 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,654 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 27,297 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 26,671 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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XTB 477N is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 XTB 477N, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XTB 477N?

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What year was XTB 477N registered?

XTB 477N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is XTB 477N safe to buy?

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