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YXG 537

1937 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1141cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,509 mi
Last recorded2,509 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1937 MG Midget7,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXG 537
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1937
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,141cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 2,509 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 343 miles

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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

handbrake cable adjusting lock nut loose

Fail 4 Apr 2012 331 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

handbrake cable adjusting lock nut loose

Pass 3 Aug 2009 167 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 137 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight leak on steering box

slight leak to all shocks

Pass 27 Apr 2007 15 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering joints

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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YXG 537 is a 1937 MG Midget in Red with a 1,141cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1937 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 7,589 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 YXG 537, 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 89 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YXG 537 registered?

YXG 537 is a 1937 MG Midget, first registered on 2 September 1937.

Is YXG 537 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YXG 537 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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