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XVC 100S

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,444 mi
Last recorded94,444 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVC 100S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 94,444 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,966 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 93,309 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 92,991 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 92,582 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 91,196 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 90,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight movement in o/s lower troinion joint

Fail 4 Jul 2012 90,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight movement in o/s lower troinion joint

Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,802 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 89,124 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 89,028 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 87,916 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 87,818 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,269 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 85,287 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 85,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 84,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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XVC 100S is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XVC 100S, 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 XVC 100S?

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What year was XVC 100S registered?

XVC 100S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is XVC 100S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVC 100S 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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