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XUX 105S

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,395 mi
Last recorded97,395 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 105S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 97,395 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

oil on n/s/r axle seal

Fail 18 Oct 2013 97,395 miles

Front Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

oil on n/s/r axle seal

Pass 13 Sep 2012 90,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 3 Sep 2012 90,443 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2008 89,412 miles

rear exhaust mounting loose

Fail 21 Jul 2008 89,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting loose

Pass 31 May 2007 92,122 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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XUX 105S is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 XUX 105S, 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 48 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 XUX 105S?

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What year was XUX 105S registered?

XUX 105S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 6 July 1978.

Is XUX 105S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUX 105S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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