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XYB 272M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,663 mi
Last recorded3,663 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYB 272M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 3,663 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

light corrosion to underside

slight play in front king pins

Pass 15 Apr 2015 3,333 miles

Boot floor corroded / holed not in mot area....

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play / wear nearside front lower king pin to lower suspension arm fixing....

Fail 27 Mar 2015 3,316 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

2 x rear tyres slightly perished at tread area....

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot floor corroded / holed not in mot area....

nearside front tyre slightly distorted....

slight play / wear nearside front lower king pin to lower suspension arm fixing....

Pass 12 Jul 2013 3,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion/holed; nearside front inner 'kick' panel....offside in boot floor area....

Fail 10 Jul 2013 2,994 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion/holed; nearside front inner 'kick' panel....offside in boot floor area....

Pass 8 Dec 2010 2,896 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 2,896 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XYB 272M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XYB 272M, 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.

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What year was XYB 272M registered?

XYB 272M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 11 June 1974.

Is XYB 272M safe to buy?

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