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XTH 695M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,337 mi
Last recorded53,337 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2007
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTH 695M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,337 miles

both sides front and rear floor and supporting panels have been welded and are satisfactory for mot purposes.

chassis along both sides rear at spring mounting points has been welded and is satisfactory for mot purposes

Fail 20 Dec 2006 53,180 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2005 44,403 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

advise visual check of nearside rear brake shoes, †slightly noisey under application

floor at nearside rear spring hanger is holed and corroded but is welded from inside.

inner wheel arches at both sides front and rear have been welded. and appear to be satisfactory for mot purposes.

Pass 23 Dec 2005 44,403 miles

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

advise visual check of nearside rear brake shoes, †slightly noisey under application

floor at nearside rear spring hanger is holed and corroded but is welded from inside.

inner wheel arches at both sides front and rear have been welded. and appear to be satisfactory for mot purposes.

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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XTH 695M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 XTH 695M, 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

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What year was XTH 695M registered?

XTH 695M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 9 April 1974.

Is XTH 695M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTH 695M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XTH 695M have outstanding finance?

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