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XTE 939V

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,351 mi
Last recorded85,351 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTE 939V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 85,351 miles

Advise axle oil on o/s rear brake back plate

Advise light marks to windscreen

Advise n/s centre floor area slight corrosion

Fail 18 May 2018 85,351 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Advise axle oil on o/s rear brake back plate

Advise light marks to windscreen

Advise n/s centre floor area slight corrosion

Pass 5 May 2017 83,613 miles

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

oil leak

steering rack has play inner joints

Fail 22 Apr 2017 83,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

oil leak

steering rack has play inner joints

Pass 9 Apr 2016 81,410 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 81,400 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 79,550 miles

inner wheel arch hold

Fail 27 Mar 2015 79,542 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

inner wheel arch hold

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,387 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 77,366 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front shock absorbers only have a negligable effect

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,149 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 76,142 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 76,142 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,959 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,750 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 75,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front n/s and o/s inner tyres rubbing on components (wider tyres fitted)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 75,030 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 939V is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 XTE 939V, 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 47 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 XTE 939V registered?

XTE 939V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is XTE 939V safe to buy?

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