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XTE 870L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,560 mi
Last recorded13,560 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTE 870L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 13,560 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 11,774 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 10,563 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 9,502 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 9,010 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 9,002 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 9,002 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

4 tyres developing perishing around sidewalls, but serviceable.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 7,973 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing on outer sidewalls, but serviceable.

rear silencer minor blow.

tracking needs checking.

Pass 11 May 2009 6,660 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 6,660 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 5,160 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 5,160 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 4,674 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 3,207 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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XTE 870L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XTE 870L, 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 XTE 870L registered?

XTE 870L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 26 March 1973.

Is XTE 870L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTE 870L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XTE 870L have outstanding finance?

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