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XYS 911J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,948 mi
Last recorded75,948 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYS 911J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 75,948 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Trunion has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 75,194 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 74,486 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 73,099 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF SEAL SLIGHTLY LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,190 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 72,190 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,456 miles

fuel hoses to and from fuel pump in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,438 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 71,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,385 miles

corrosion in nearside front floor pan

fuel hoses at fuel pump in poor condition

some bind from offside rear brake

Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,370 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f floor small hole

slight bind on rear brakes

tailpipe loose

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,251 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

wipers worn

Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,149 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 71,146 miles

Brake relay lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,959 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

hole in n/s/f sill but not within 30cm of suspension component or seatbelt prescribed area

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,947 miles

offside front and rear brakes binding. steering stiff in operation. general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.fuel pipe damaged.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 70,947 miles

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

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

offside front and rear brakes binding. steering stiff in operation. general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.fuel pipe damaged.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 70,780 miles

both rear brake pipes to cylinders corroded

both rear tyres pressure low

offside front flex hose cracked

offside hand brake reading low

offside rear foot brake reading low

rear flex ferrule corroded close to limit

wear in nearside front king pin

Pass 29 Sep 2007 70,775 miles

both front flex hoses close to wheels on lock check

corrosion on rear flex hose ferules close to limit

slight damage on metal fuel pipe

Pass 23 Sep 2006 70,744 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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XYS 911J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 XYS 911J, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XYS 911J registered?

XYS 911J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 2 December 1970.

Is XYS 911J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYS 911J shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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