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XUM 363S

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,395 mi
Last recorded14,395 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUM 363S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 14,395 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 14,395 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 13,851 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 13,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 12,818 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 12,639 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 12,603 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 12,449 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 12,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,161 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,646 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 11,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nsf lower king pin has play- advise action- borderline

osf seatbelt stalk reverse fitted

surface rust ns outer sill

suspension components rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2008 10,549 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 10,549 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 8,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 8,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 8,111 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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XUM 363S is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 XUM 363S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XUM 363S?

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What year was XUM 363S registered?

XUM 363S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 11 October 1977.

Is XUM 363S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUM 363S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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