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XYH 429T

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,049 mi
Last recorded31,049 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYH 429T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 31,049 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,609 miles

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

slight lift in both king pins and lower fulcrum pins

Fail 29 Mar 2014 29,601 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

osr brake backplate damp

slight lift in both king pins and lower fulcrum pins

Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,551 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,537 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 29,528 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in both lower fulcrum pins

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,478 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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XYH 429T is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYH 429T, 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

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What year was XYH 429T registered?

XYH 429T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 8 August 1978.

Is XYH 429T safe to buy?

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