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XYB 790M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,983 mi
Last recorded25,983 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYB 790M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 25,983 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,703 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,529 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,735 miles

2nd from rear exhaust mount broken.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 23,712 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,043 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hand brake just met the limit

rear springs saging

Fail 17 Sep 2012 23,042 miles

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

rear springs saging

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Sep 2012 23,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

rear springs saging

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,587 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 22,577 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,767 miles

hazard and light switch fault ok on test

Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,536 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 20,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,267 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 19,258 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,097 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,779 miles

Advise security of fuel tank

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 790M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 790M, 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 790M registered?

XYB 790M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 19 June 1974.

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